Sensitive fern has a gentle chartreuse coloration with moderately course, large leaves. Can handle clay soils but requires consistent moisture. Grows well in part to full shade in moist garden soil. Deer and rabbit resistant. The name, sensitive fern, is given because of this species tendency to have it's foliage die-back with the first frost.

Height : 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) Spread : 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)

Bloom Period : June to August

Light : Part Sun to Full Shade

Water : Medium to Wet

Soil : Loam, Clay

Zone : 3-9

Native Habitat : Woodlands, moist areas

Landscape Uses : Shade gardens, woodland naturalization, rain gardens