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ground fern

Thelypteris palustris

Low Maintenance

Genus: Thelypteris
Family: Thelypteridaceae
Common Names: marsh buckler fern, marsh fern

About this plant

A deciduous fern with light green upright fronds reaching around 50cm. Fronds are finely divided and are often slightly curved or twisted.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

pH

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in moist soils in partial shade. See advice profile on how to grow ferns

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticPond MarginsOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years