Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis)

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.