Virginia Chain Fern

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Herbaceous plants

Light

Part shade Dappled shade

Moisture

Moist Wet

Water use

Medium

Soil

Sand Loam Organic

Soil pH

Acid

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Wet soil

Habit

Arching Spreading

Plant type

Fern

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.