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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

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) — bright green fronds that emit a pleasant fragrance reminiscent of freshly cut hay when bruised or crushed

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — For optimal health and spread

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 adaptable

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — especially during dry spells; fern for deep shade or half or shade

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — either through rainfall or irrigation.<br><br>Aside from its fragrant attribute

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — fern for deep shade or half or shade

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — plantings should receive about 1 inch of water weekly; consider its potential size and spread to ensure sufficient

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds; ideal for zones 3-8, it, image 48

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — fern for deep shade or half or shade; making it a suitable choice for areas with high deer populations

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Regular watering is essential

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — For optimal health and spread; dennstaedtia punctilobula is relatively drought-tolerant

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — lace-like fronds that emit a fresh-cut hay fragrance when crushed; perfect for naturalistic settings and as a

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — the Hay-Scented Fern is also favored for its deer resistance; especially during dry spells

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Regular watering is essential; for optimal health and spread

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — bright green fronds that emit a pleasant fragrance reminiscent of freshly cut hay when bruised or, image 29

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Spreading up to 3 feet wide and with a height of 1-2 feet, it forms dense clumps

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — scientifically known as Dennstaedtia punctilobula; forming expansive colonies over time through its aggressive

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — forming expansive colonies over time through its aggressive rhizomatous growth habit; lace-like fronds that emit a

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds; ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — consider its potential size and spread to ensure sufficient space is allotted for its growth; regular watering is

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — It is an excellent choice for a woodland or naturalized garden; plantings should receive about 1 inch of water

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — is a captivating deciduous fern native to the eastern United States

Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — plantings should receive about 1 inch of water weekly

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