Spinulose Wood 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 Full shade

Moisture

Well drained Moist

Soil

Loam Organic

Soil pH

Acid

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Rabbits Wet soil

Habit

Clumping Erect

Plant type

Fern Herbaceous perennial

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