Onoclea sensibilis
Common Name: Sensitive Fern
Sensitive Fern is a deciduous perennial fern that grows 1-3 feet tall and spreads through rhizomes. It thrives in moist to wet woodlands, along streambanks, and in shaded wetlands. The fronds are bright green and deeply lobed, with fertile fronds turning brown in the fall. The plant gets its name from its sensitivity to frost, which causes it to wither quickly. This fern is useful in rain gardens, shaded borders, and restoration projects where soil stabilization is needed.
