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Southern Wood Fern

Thelypteris Normalis

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Overview

The Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris kunthii), thrives in USDA zones 6-10 with a spread of 1.5-2 feet. It prefers part-shade to shade and moist, well-drained soil. This deciduous fern reaches up to 2-3 feet tall, flaunting lacy, bright green fronds. It's perfect for naturalized areas or shade gardens, providing a lush, textured ground cover. Hardy and low-maintenance, it complements woodland settings and pairs well with other shade-loving perennials.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–10Type FernClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — Thelypteris kunthii (formerly known as Thelypteris normalis)
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — It prefers part-shade to shade and moist, well-drained soilSouthern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — This deciduous fern reaches up to 2-3 feet tall, flaunting lacy, bright green frondsSouthern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — semi-evergreen fern that will imbue your landscape with an essence of woodland charmSouthern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it complements woodland settings and pairs well with other shade-loving perennialsSouthern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — The Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris kunthii), thrives in USDA zones 6-10 with a spread of 1.5-2 feetSouthern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — It's perfect for naturalized areas or shade gardens, providing a lush, textured ground cover+20

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — Thelypteris kunthii (formerly known as Thelypteris normalis)
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — It prefers part-shade to shade and moist, well-drained soil
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — This deciduous fern reaches up to 2-3 feet tall, flaunting lacy, bright green fronds
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — semi-evergreen fern that will imbue your landscape with an essence of woodland charm
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — Hardy and low-maintenance, it complements woodland settings and pairs well with other shade-loving perennials
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — The Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris kunthii), thrives in USDA zones 6-10 with a spread of 1.5-2 feet
Southern Wood Fern (Thelypteris Normalis) — It's perfect for naturalized areas or shade gardens, providing a lush, textured ground cover
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