Dennstaedtia punctilobula (bare root plant)

Description

Product Description

Dennstaedtia punctilobula Bare Root Plants

Common Name: hay-scented fernFamily: Dennstaedtiaceae

• Zone: 3 to 8
• Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
• Spread: 2 to 3 feet
• Part shade to full shade
• Water: Medium
• Tolerate: Rabbit, Heavy Shade
• Native Eastern North America

Bring the Woodland Charm of Hay-scented Fern to Your Garden

Create a lush, textured tapestry in your shade garden with Dennstaedtia punctilobula, commonly known as Hay-scented Fern.

This graceful, deciduous fern features delicate, lacy fronds that release a sweet, hay-like fragrance when brushed or crushed, adding a delightful sensory experience to your landscape. Hay-scented Fern is a fantastic choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or naturalizing in areas with moist soil, bringing a touch of wild beauty to your backyard.

• Type: Deciduous fern
• Size: Grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads rapidly to form colonies.
• Foliage: Light green, lacy fronds with a delicate, feathery texture. Emits a pleasant hay-like fragrance when touched.
• Zone Hardiness: USDA Zones 3-8 (suitable for a wide range of climates)
• Light: Prefers partial to full shade.

Details:

• Fragrant Fronds: The sweet, hay-like fragrance released when the fronds are brushed or crushed adds a unique sensory dimension to the garden.
• Rapid Spreader: Spreads quickly by rhizomes to form a dense groundcover, making it ideal for filling in shady areas.
• Woodland Beauty: Adds a touch of woodland charm to any garden setting.
• Erosion Control: Its spreading habit helps to stabilize slopes and prevent erosion.

Planting and Care of Bare Roots:

1. Timing: Plant bare roots in early spring or fall as soon as the ground can be worked.
2. Location: Choose a location with partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Hay-scented Fern prefers slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
3. Soil Preparation: Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.
4. Planting Depth: Plant the bare roots with the crown (where the fronds emerge) at or slightly above the soil surface. Space them about 18-24 inches apart to allow for spreading.
5. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the first year after planting. Once established, Hay-scented Fern is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
6. Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots from temperature fluctuations.
7. Fertilizing: Hay-scented Fern does not require heavy fertilization. A light application of a balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.
8. Pest and Disease Control: Hay-scented Fern is generally pest and disease-free.
9. Dividing: Divide clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor and control spread.

Bring the beauty and fragrance of Hay-scented Fern to your shade garden!

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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