Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern
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- Item #: F7
- Average Wildlife Value:
- Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
- Deer Resistant:
- Erosion Control:
- FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
- Flood Tolerant:
- Full - Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
- Groundcover:
- Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
- Moist Soil:
- Native to Coastal Regions:
- Native To Mountain Regions:
- Native to Piedmont Regions:
- Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
- Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
- Part - Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
- Perennial:
- Small Mammals:
- Songbirds:
Botanic:Onoclea sensibilis
Common Name:Sensitive Fern
Mature height: 1-3.5'
Habitat: Fresh tidal & non tiidal marshes, meadows, swamps, woods
Prefers wet soil in full sun
Spreads in wet areas
Very upright, erect habit
