Deciduous native fern. Lacy, narrow-triangular, yellow-green fronds, fragrant when crushed. Yellow fall color. Great fern for naturalizing in woodland, shade and cottage gardens. Quite common in some areas of its native range, almost to the point of being weedy.
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-Scented Fern
Photo courtesy of Prides corner Farms
- Aggressive fern, great choice for shade or woodland gardens
- Fast growing, aromatic foliage
- Lacy, narrow light green fronds, turn light yellow in fall
Drought Tolerant
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, rich acidic, loams in partial shade. Will tolerate full sun with consistent moisture. Also tolerates a variety of soils, dry soil once established and full shade. Spreads aggressively by rhizomes to form large colonies.
Height: 24-30 in
Spread: 18-36 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $24.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Green
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Fall Color
- Native
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
- Great Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Vigorous
- Mass Planting
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Chartreuse
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Amphibians
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Dennstaedtia
Common Name: Hay-Scented Fern
Deciduous native fern. Lacy, narrow-triangular, yellow-green fronds, fragrant when crushed. Yellow fall color. Great fern for naturalizing in woodland, shade and cottage gardens. Quite common in some areas of its native range, almost to the point of being weedy.