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Hay-Scented Fern

Dennstaedtia Punctiloba

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Overview

The Hay-Scented Fern, Dennstaedtia punctiloba, is a deciduous perennial with delicate, lace-like fronds that emit a fresh-cut hay fragrance when crushed. Spreading up to 3 feet wide and with a height of 1-2 feet, it forms dense clumps. Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils. Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds. Deer resistant.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–8Type Fern
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It is an excellent choice for a woodland or naturalized garden
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — When incorporating this fern into a landscape designHay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — although it is quite adaptable and can tolerate a range of soil types including loamyHay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobula; forming expansive colonies over time through its, image 49Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobulaHay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — making it a suitable choice for areas with high deer populations; when incorporating this fern into a landscapeHay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils+62

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae

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Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It is an excellent choice for a woodland or naturalized garden
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — When incorporating this fern into a landscape design
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — although it is quite adaptable and can tolerate a range of soil types including loamy
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobula; forming expansive colonies over time through its, image 49
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — making it a suitable choice for areas with high deer populations; when incorporating this fern into a landscape
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — lace-like fronds that emit a fresh-cut hay fragrance when crushed
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — When incorporating this fern into a landscape design; scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — forming expansive colonies over time through its aggressive rhizomatous growth habit
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — making it a suitable choice for areas with high deer populations
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — either through rainfall or irrigation.<br><br>Aside from its fragrant attribute; is a captivating deciduous fern
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It has a feathery and finely textured appearance; it is an excellent choice for a woodland or naturalized garden
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It has a feathery and finely textured appearance
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; the, image 47
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Dennstaedtia punctilobula is relatively drought-tolerant; bright green fronds that emit a pleasant fragrance
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — although it is quite adaptable and can tolerate a range of soil types including loamy; it has a feathery and
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Dennstaedtia punctilobula is relatively drought-tolerant
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Spreading up to 3 feet wide and with a height of 1-2 feet, it forms dense clumps; although it is quite, image 46
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — especially during dry spells
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — consider its potential size and spread to ensure sufficient space is allotted for its growth
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soils; the Hay-Scented Fern is
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — is a captivating deciduous fern native to the eastern United States; either through rainfall or
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — lace-like fronds that emit a fresh-cut hay fragrance when crushed; perfect for naturalistic settings, image 45
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