Woodwardia areolata
Netted Chain Fern
- Does well in average garden soils
- Will take a considerable amount of sun as long as soils are kept consistently moist
- Small animals use it for cover
- Can grow in native shade and water gardens
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Does well in average garden soil and will tolerate some sun if given consistent moisture. Plants spread by rhizomes and will form large colonies over time in good growing conditions. Mulching with an organic material is beneficial. Division can be done in early spring.
Height: 12-30 ft
Spread: 4-8 in
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Low Maintenance
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Cold Tolerant
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Woodwardia
Common Name: Netted Chain Fern
Glossy green fronds with multiple pairs of lance-shaped pinnae. Great for shade and native plant gardens, woodland areas, naturalized areas and near water features.