Southern Wood Fern
Thelypteris normalis
Light green upright fronds spread by rhizomes into colonies. Excellent for foundation plantings, and under shade trees. Naturalizes with other understory natives in wild gardens. Equally at home in wet or dry shade. Herbaceous.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Open, fountain shaped plant, fast growing to 3 ft. tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, North American Native, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 0511 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Light green upright fronds spread by rhizomes into colonies. Excellent for foundation plantings, and under shade trees. Naturalizes with other understory natives in wild gardens. Equally at home in wet or dry shade. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 6, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Open, fountain shaped plant, fast growing to 3 ft. tall and as wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Special features: | Easy Care, North American Native, Year-round Interest |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 0511 |
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