Onoclea sensibilis - Sensitive Fern

Onoclea sensibilis - Sensitive FernOnoclea sensibilis, commonly called sensitive fern, is a large, somewhat coarse, native, deciduous fern which occurs statewide in wet woods and thickets and in moist soils along streams and springs. Grows up to 4' tall. Features long stalked, deeply pinnatifid, bright green, vegetative (sterile) fronds with leathery, triangular leaflets which have distinctively netted veins. Type: Fern Native Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 3. 00 to 4. 00 feet Spread: 3. 00 to

with only occasional small thorns

Excellent for containers

Everyone who has seen this variety has loved it

vigorously spreading carpet

Hardiness Zones: 5

and stubborn vines and weeds

spine-tipped green leaves with long curly threads along the margins

Blooms in spring with some intermittent repeat bloom in summer

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Coneflower) Coneflower 'Magnus'

Flowers bloom singly on stiff stems

The leaves are nearly as divided as laceleaf cultivars

Blooms: Early-Midsummer