Southern Wood Fern
Thelypteris normalis
SKU
00511
Light green upright fronds spread by rhizomes to form a dense colony with an elegant, open, fountain shape that adds excellent form and texture as a foundation planting and under shade trees. Naturalizes well with other understory natives in wild gardens. Equally at home in wet or dry shade. Deciduous.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | the-LIP-ter-is |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Fountain |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, North American Native Selection, Shade Loving, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Soloman's Seal (Polygonatum); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Ligularia (Ligularia) |
Thrives in moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates drier soils. Fertilize frequently during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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