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The Spring Sale is Open at Geist Nursery. Come shop in person now through June 28! Closed on Mondays. Order online for pickup at Geist or this week's Whistle Stops!

Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) BARE ROOT

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Original price $6.99 - Original price $6.99
Original price
$6.99
$6.99 - $6.99
Current price $6.99

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This item is shippable, but cannot be purchased in the same transaction with preorder items.

An easily recognizable fern that favors wetlands in the wild, but readily adapts to medium garden beds. Reaches its maximum size in slightly moist, fertile soil in part sun/shade. Spreads well in optimum conditions. Tolerates full sun with sufficient moisture, but its leaves tend towards smaller sizes and pale green/yellow colors.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Sandy Loam

Height: 2-3'

Bloom Color: -

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts one species of moth, and a couple smaller insects. Toxic to horses if eaten in large quantities, occasionally browsed by deer.

Shipping Available

Usually will ship via UPS or FedEx within 2 business days, but may be delayed due to weather.