Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Crested wood fern
Crested fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
2.0 -
6.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Additional Info
Habitat: Seepage swamps, seeps, bogs, hummocks of alluvial and nonriverine swamp forests. Infrequent but widely distributed throughout Virginia
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
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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