Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Description:
Rhizomatous fern 2 to 3 feet tall. Fertile fonds in early July, spores mature in October. Moist to wet soils, shade to part sun.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Bead Fern, Sympathy Fern |
| Plant Family: | Dryopteridaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Ferns, Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade to shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |