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.