Sensitive Fern
Sensitive Ferns For Sale The Sensitive Fern plant (Onoclea sensibilis) is native to eastern North America and eastern Asia. It forms lush colonies and has supple, bright green fronds. Growing naturally across a range of ecosystems, it is commonly found along river and stream banks, in swamps, and strewn across meadows. This delightful fern gets its common name from its sensitivity to frost and drought. This responsive characteristic allows you to see climatic conditions within your garden. It is a deciduous fern, and after the first frost, it will begin to recede to its rhizomatous form. During this progression across autumn, the fronds provide a beautiful transition from bright green to golden yellow, adding another splash of color to the gardenscape. Sensitive Fern Plant Details Family: Onocleaceae Hardiness Zones: 3–8 Light Requirement: Partial Shade - Full Shade Water Needs: High Height: 1.5 - 3 ft Spread: 1–2 ft Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Bloom Time: NA Flower Color: NA Wildlif