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Hay-Scented Fern (#1)

Hay-Scented Fern (#1)

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Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Hay-Scented Fern is a native, fast-spreading fern known for its soft texture and ability to quickly cover large shaded areas. When crushed, the foliage gives off a light hay-like scent. It thrives in poor soils and dry shade, making it ideal for naturalized plantings and woodland groundcover.

Key Features

  • Soft, fine-textured foliage
  • Spreads quickly to form groundcover
  • Native and very adaptable
  • Tolerates dry shade and poor soil
  • Light “hay” fragrance when disturbed

Specs

  • Mature Height: 18–24 in
  • Mature Width: Spreading colony
  • Sun: Partial shade to full shade
  • Growth Rate: Fast (spreading)
  • Zone: 3–7
  • Form: Spreading / groundcover

Spacing Guidance

  • 18–24 in spacing (will fill in aggressively)
  • 12–18 in off structures


Why Add Ferns to Your Landscape?

  • Perfect for Shade Gardens: Ferns thrive in partial to full shade, making them ideal for woodland and foundation plantings.
  • Soft Texture & Movement: Feathery fronds add contrast and visual interest alongside broader-leafed plants.
  • Low-Maintenance & Hardy: Many varieties return year after year with minimal care and strong cold tolerance.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

Plant Specs

Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Color
Green
Hardiness Zone
7-Mar
Deer Resistance
No
Moisture Control
Average to moist
Sun Exposure
Part Shade to Shade

PGNE-198

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