Woodwardia virginica
chain fern
Blechnaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
fern
Size:
2-3 ft, spreads broadly by rhisomes.
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Winter dormant. Spreads by rhisomes.
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Use as a groundcover in moist areas. Also useful in wetland restoration areas.
Considerations:
Aggressive, so plant where this will not be a problem or where nothing else will grow.
Light:
Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Tolerance:
Aquatic ---- to ---- Somewhat moist, no flooding
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam, Organic
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Native Habitats:
Swamps, marshes.
