Thelypteris Species, Marsh Fern, Eastern Marsh Fern, Meadow Fern

Thelypterispalustris

Genus
Thelypteris (the-LIP-ter-is)
Species
palustris (pal-US-triss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

El Cerrito, California

Frenchtown, New Jersey

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | positive

Thelypteris palustris is native to Canada, the eastern-half of the United States (including Texas), Europe, Asia, the Caribbean (Bermuda ...Read More

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