Common Name
Broad beech fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.5 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Rabbit resistant
Yes
Habitat
Mesic to dry-mesic, upland forests; occasionally in well-drained bottomland forests. Frequent to common throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
Provides cover for amphibians, insects, rodents
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
Additional Notes
Weedy
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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