Sensitive Fern

$799

Sensitive Fern

$799

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Introducing the Beautiful and Hardy Sensitive Fern

The sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis) is a fantastic option to add natural beauty to your garden or landscape. This unique plant is known for its soft, lacy foliage and hardy nature, making it a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers.

Appearance and Growth

The fern features delicate, lacy fronds that grow up to three feet tall. Its leaves are bright green and have a soft, almost fuzzy texture, making them a favorite among those who enjoy tactile sensations in their gardens. This deciduous perennial fern typically grows in clumps, making it an excellent option for creating natural-looking borders or filling empty spaces.

Habitat and Care Of The Sensitive Fern


Native to North America, the fern can thrive in various habitats, including wetlands, forests, and meadows. It can tolerate multiple growing conditions, including shade, sun, and moist or dry soils. While it prefers moist soils, it can survive drought conditions once established. They are low-maintenance and require little care once installed, making them an excellent option for busy gardeners or landscapers.

Uses and Benefits Of Sensitive Fern

They are not only a beautiful addition to any landscape, but they also offer a range of benefits. It can help prevent soil erosion, improve air quality, and provide habitat and food for wildlife. People have used plant rhizomes for medicinal purposes, including treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

If you're ready to add the beauty and hardiness of the sensitive fern to your landscape, order yours today. Our plants are healthy, well-rooted, and prepared to thrive in your garden or outdoor space. With their soft, lacy foliage and low-maintenance nature, they're sure to be a favorite among all who visit your garden.

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Onoclea sensibilis is native to China and East Asia and is distributed widely throughout North America. It has rough leaves well aligned to form a beautiful triangular shape.


To many, they are used as an ornamental plant and as it easily conforms to the landscape. The fern grows in swampy and moist areas and can grow in many regions. It grows well in moist soil and is mainly found along river bends and swamps.

The fern becomes attractive when planted and cared for because of its beautiful floral appearance. There are two types of these ferns: fertile ferns and sterile ferns. The fertile ferns produce pale red pinnae where sori are attached, ready for pollination.

The sterile fern is taller compared to the fertile fern. The ferns can tolerate dry areas as they cover the surface with their leaves, creating a cover for the soil. Many individuals use them when performing restoration projects.

For this reason, they have been recommended in areas with soil erosion and low humidity. The controlled evaporation by the shade from its leaves restores the soil's water-holding capability. The fern becomes weedy if not silted properly.

The fern is mainly found in recreational sites as it can grow again if trampled. Other than individuals using it for ornamental purposes, the fern has medicinal value. When it naturally grows in a region, it becomes a facultative indicator of high soil moisture content.

The fern is beautiful and requires less attention than other ornamental plants. It indicates a classic lifestyle, and many prefer planting it in flower pots and placing it on corridors or balconies.

Plant Name-Onoclea Sensibilis
Hardy Planting Zones-4-9
Sun or Shade-Part Sun/Full Shade
Mature Height-36" Mature Width-48"
Bloom Season-Summer (May to August)
Gardener Status-Beginner S
oil Type-Sandy Loam/Boggy Marshes

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