Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Dennstaedtiaceae
Hayscented fern (so called because the 12-18 inch fronds do indeed smell of hay when bruised) produces apple-green, lacy fronds that lend a delicate texture to the garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade and tolerates rather hot, dry sites. It can become invasive but is extremely useful as a ground cover for sun or shade. You can easily control the spread by pulling out some of the growth in spring. Reserve Hayscented Ferns for locations where you need to naturalize large expanses quickly and inexpensively with something deer-resistant, attractive, and undemanding- just don't expect it to be a nice neighbor to your favorite little shade plants.
Dennstaedtiaceae
Hayscented fern (so called because the 12-18 inch fronds do indeed smell of hay when bruised) produces apple-green, lacy fronds that lend a delicate texture to the garden. It does best in full sun to partial shade and tolerates rather hot, dry sites. It can become invasive but is extremely useful as a ground cover for sun or shade. You can easily control the spread by pulling out some of the growth in spring. Reserve Hayscented Ferns for locations where you need to naturalize large expanses quickly and inexpensively with something deer-resistant, attractive, and undemanding- just don't expect it to be a nice neighbor to your favorite little shade plants.
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