Crested Wood Fern

Range

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

Key traits

Layer

Ground covers

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Water use

High

Soil

Loam Organic

Soil pH

Acid

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Wet soil

Habit

Creeping Erect

Plant type

Fern Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

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