Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
chain fern
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Woodwardia virginica
Family:
Blechnaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
fern
Size:
2-3 ft, spreads broadly by rhisomes.
Life Span:
Long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
NA
Fruit Color:
NA
Phenology:
Winter dormant. Spreads by rhisomes.
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Use as a groundcover in moist areas. Also useful in wetland restoration areas.
Considerations:
Aggressive, so plant where this will not be a problem or where nothing else will grow.
Availability:
Native Nurseries
Propagation:
Division.
Light:
Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
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Aquatic ---to--- Somewhat moist, no flooding
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam, Organic
Soil pH:
acidic
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Native Habitats:
Swamps, marshes.
Natural Range in Florida:
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