How to grow Sensitive Fern

Onoclea sensibilis

Full Shade
High

Prefers damp and shade, protect from wind and will require watering to stop it from drying out
Higher water requirement than other ferns and less tolerant to heat and bright conditions

Transplanting Sensitive fern

Prefers acid soil and rain water. Firm gently. Suitable for bog gardens
Good for ground cover as spreads via underground rhizomes

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sensitive fern is a hardy plant.

How long does Sensitive fern take to grow?

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Sensitive fern Etymology

‘Bead Fern’ is from the dark spore bearing black beads arranged on the leaflets

Other names for Sensitive fern

Bead fern