Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Goldie's wood fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Width (ft)
3.0 -
6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Rich soils of cove forests, mesic slope forests, seepage swamp hummocks, and boulder fields; usually on sites underlain by calcareous or mafic rocks. Widespread but Infrequent in the mountains; rare in the Piedmont
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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