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Onoclea sensibilis

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant has foliage that is faded green in colour. Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Depending upon your local conditions, Onoclea sensibilis (sensitive fern) may be invasive.