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Wood Fern
Thelypteris kunthii
Size
Height - 3 feet
Width - 3 feet
Sun
Part to full shade
Plant Type
Native perennial
Other common names
River Fern,
Southern Shield Fern, Kunth's Maiden Fern
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Save Water Low water required
More Color Soft green foliage nearly year round
Attract Wildlife Dense plantings can provide shade, shelter for wildlife
Reduce Maintenance Very little maintenance, if any, required
Texas Tough Drought tolerant if planted in shade
Interesting Facts
Grows very well in shady spaces, like under trees, where other native plants tend to struggle. In nature, ferns are accustomed to growing beneath the shady canopy of other, taller species. Is drought tolerant as long as it is planted in the shade. Will tolerate more sun if it receives more water.
Wood Ferns in Frisco
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