Synonym(s)
Parathelypteris noveboracensis
Thelypteris noveboracensis
Common Name
New york fern
Plant Form
Fern & Fern Allies
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Forests, shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, wetland margins. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: This plant provides excellent ground cover. Its parts are used in songbird nest construction.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Ground Cover
Yes
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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