Botanic: Onoclea sensibilis

Common Name: Sensitive Fern

Mature height: 1-3.5′

Habitat: Fresh tidal & non tidal marshes, meadows, swamps, woods

Prefers wet soil in full sun

Spreads in wet areas

Very upright, erect habit

Average Wildlife Value:
Clay Soil- High clay content, fine texture:
Deer Resistant:
Erosion Control:
FACW- Usually occur in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands:
Flood Tolerant:
Full – Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
Groundcover:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Moist Soil:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Occasionally wet soil (non tidal):
Organic soil- high level of decayed leaves, bark:
Part – Full Shade (less than 4 hours):
Perennial:
Small Mammals:
Songbirds: