Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Needs consistent moisture. Although native to swampy and marshy areas, it grows quite well in average garden soil as long as soil is not allowed to dry out. Usually grows taller in wet soil. Spreads by both creeping rhizomes and spores, and can be somewhat aggressive in optimum growing conditions. Sensitive fern is a large, somewhat coarse, deciduous fern that occurs in wet woods and thickets and in moist soils along streams and springs. Commonly called sensitive fern because the green vegetative fronds are sensitive to fall frost. Onoclea is also sensitive to drought.

• Part shade to full shade
• Medium to wet soil
• Height 4 feet x Spread 3.5 feet
• Deciduous and Native
• Zone 4-9