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.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Eastern Hay-Scented Fern) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Eastern Hay-Scented Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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