New York Fern is a native evergreen fern with lightly arching tapered rich green fronds that emerge bright green and turn purple in fall. Grows best with part shade in the south and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
1' - 2’ |
Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Keep moisture consistent.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Solomon’s Seal, Bleeding Heart, Lungwort
IMAGES: Wasp32, New york fern 02, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Mr. Granger, Thelypteris kunthii at Coker Arboretum, CC0 1.0