Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) is a groundcover with green fronds up to 3 feet long. They prefer wet to moist soil in part sun to shade. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, which makes them a good choice for wet, shaded basins. Good companion plants include Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) and Palm Sedge (Carex muskigemensis).
Maintenance
Plants may scorch if exposed to too much sun in hot summer weather.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam,
Organically Rich Soil Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 feet Category
Groundcover,
Structural Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10