Sensitive Fern - Onoclea sensibilis, 1 Pack
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Onoclea sensibilis - Sensitive Fern
A graceful and vigorous sensitive fern, Onoclea sensibilis forms vase-shaped clumps of deeply pinnatifid, bright green sterile fronds reaching 2–4 ft (60–120 cm). In mid-summer, shorter fertile fronds appear with bead‑like spore capsules, which dry to brown and persist through winter. Thriving in moist, organically rich soils, especially near streams, ponds, or wet woodlands, it spreads steadily via shallow rhizomes. Deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant, with no major pest issues, it makes excellent rain‑garden, woodland, or naturalized groundcover plantings.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Vase‑shaped bright‑green fronds
- Bead‑tipped fertile fronds
- Deer & rabbit resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Bright green sterile fronds; brown fertile fronds |
| Hardiness Zone | 2 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 24–48 in (60–120 cm) |
| Plant Width | 12–48 in (30–120 cm), colonies form |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Deciduous perennial |
| Bloom Timing | FOLIAGE ONLY |
| Plant Depth | Not specified |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in (30 cm) for groundcover; colonies expand naturally |
