Thelypteris noveboracensis
New York Fern
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Soft yellow green fern
- Lush fronds in the spring that can reach up to 24" and 4" wide
- Frond tapers at each end
- Grows well in filtered light but will thrive in shady places
Cold Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and partial to full shade or dappled sun. Plants can be divided in early spring. Mulching is beneficial.
Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Drought Tolerant
- Vigorous
- Native
- Garden
- Cold Tolerant
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Yellow
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Thelypteris
Common Name: New York Fern
Deciduous perennial with yellow-green fronds and fine-textured, thin foliage. Creeping roots can multiply quickly. Great as a groundcover in woodland and shade gardens.