Features
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Mature Height: 18-24”
Mature Width: 24-36”
Light: Shade
Garden Features: Rabbit resistant, Yellow Fall Color
Plant Characteristics: Border, Container Garden, Fragrant, Native
Brand: American Beauties® Natives
Description
Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) is a charming, fragrant fern that adds a lush, green carpet to your shaded garden. Known for its fragrant, soft, and ferny foliage, this plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shady spots. Growing 1-2 feet tall and spreading up to 3 feet, it quickly fills in gaps, providing a low-maintenance groundcover that works well in naturalized gardens, alongside trees, or as part of a shady border. Hayscented Fern is easy to grow, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established. Perfect for those looking for a fast-growing, fragrant addition to their garden, Hayscented Fern creates a peaceful, natural atmosphere and is an ideal choice for low-maintenance, shaded areas.