Hay-scented fern
Dennstaedtia punctilobata
Hay-scented fern gets its name from the scent of its fronds when they're bruised. It is an upright native fern that tolerates a wide range of conditions, including dry shade, once established. Plants spread quickly to form a naturalized groundcover.
- Light:
- Part Sun,Shade
- Zones:
- 3-8
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- 2-3 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- 2-3 feet wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders,Groundcover
- Special Features:
- Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow
Plant It With
Solomon's seal
Solomon's seal
The upright arching stems of Solomon's seal echo the arching fronds of hay-scented fern. With its white leaf margins, the variegated form of Solomon's seal looks especially good with it.
TurtleheadTurtlehead matches hay-scented fern in height, but adds a splash of pink or white flowers in late summer shade.
LungwortLow mounds of silver-splashed lungwort look attractive at the base of hay-scented fern. They, too, can tolerate dry shade.
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