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Spring Preorders are now closed. Bare Roots remain available for shipping while supplies last. The Spring Sale begins at Geist Nursery May 5.
Spring Preorders are now closed. Bare Roots remain available for shipping while supplies last. The Spring Sale begins at Geist Nursery May 5.

Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)

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Original price $13.99 - Original price $13.99
Original price
$13.99
$13.99 - $13.99
Current price $13.99

Spring Plant

This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.

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.

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