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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 3–8
Hay-Scented Fern (Dennstaedtia Punctiloba) — Perfect for naturalistic settings and as a groundcover to suppress weeds

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

Family
Dennstaedtiaceae

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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