Onoclea sensibilis 

Part Shade to Shade

Zone: 4 - 9

Height: 18-24"

Sensitive fern is a large, somewhat coarse, North American native, deciduous fern which occurs in wet woods and thickets and in moist soils along streams and springs. Features long-stalked, bright green fronds (2' long). Commonly called sensitive fern because the green vegetative fronds are sensitive to and suffer almost immediate damage from the first fall frost. Also sensitive to drought. Best in wet woodland gardens and moist locations along streams and ponds. Also appropriate for shaded areas of a native plant garden or naturalized planting.