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Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Family Dennstaedtiaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The foliage is medium lime in colour and aromatic. A specimen plant, Dennstaedtia punctilobula (hay-scented fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. In autumn, Dennstaedtia punctilobula is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Dennstaedtia punctilobula (hay-scented fern) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.