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Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis)
Ferns

Sensitive fern

Onoclea sensibilis

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
Size
Height: 1 to 3 ft Width: 2 to 4 ft
Bloom Color
Non-flowering
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Low soil salt and salt spray tolerance

Notes

Wet to moist soils; part shade to shade

Wildlife Value

Provides shelter for amphibians

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