Male 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

Well drained

Soil

Loam Clay Organic

Soil pH

Acid Neutral

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Rabbits

Habit

Arching Erect

Plant type

Fern Herbaceous perennial

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