Southern Wood Fern
Thelypteris normalis
Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Botanical Pronunciation | the-LIP-ter-is |
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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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