Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Eastern Hay-Scented Fern)
Eastern Hay-Scented Fern
Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Eastern Hay-Scented Fern) is a lovely deciduous fern forming a large rosette of upright to arching, lacy, narrow-triangular, light-green fronds, 30 in. long (75 cm). The fronds turn shades of yellow in fall. Eastern Hay-Scented Fern is noted for its sweet scent of freshly cut hay which is released when crushed or dried. Fast-growing, this fern will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. Useful as a ground cover in shade gardens, woodland gardens, or under trees. The fronds can be cut for use in flower arrangements.
- Grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 24-36 in. wide (60-90 cm).
- Performs best in part to full shade in fertile, humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Will tolerate full sun, if consistent moisture is provided. Grows well in a wide range of soil conditions, including poor rocky soils and dry soils once established.
- This plant is a great choice for shade gardens, cottage gardens, or woodland gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Rabbit resistant.
- Dead or damaged fronds may be removed as necessary.
- Propagate by spores or by rhizome division.
- Native to eastern North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Ferns |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Ferns |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |