Re: flooding and ferns
Hello Nancy,
Both the Royal and the Ostrich will do just fine under those conditions. I see
them grow native in similar conditions... ditches are favorite spots. They simply
respond by getting larger is the moisture stays with them, a bit smaller if it
goes dry during growth. Both ferns are doing fine (but smaller) here in my garden
without the extra moisture. You may want to consider the Glade Fern (Anthyrium
pycnocarpon) which enjoys similar conditions, but can live without the extra
moisture.Looks a bit like the Ostrich fern.
I will be using these and more this fall in combination with native shrubs
along the edge of a stand of red and white pines to step them down to the lawn
which runs up to the woodland edge.
Gene Bush Southern Indiana Zone 6a Munchkin Nursery
around the woods - around the world
genebush@otherside.com http://www.munchkinnursery.com
----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Stedman <stedman@RCN.COM>
Subject: [SG] flooding and ferns
> Does anyone know if ostrich ferns can withstand periodic flooding (being
> covered in water for as long as the rain lasts whenever there's a moderate
> to heavy downpour)? How about royal ferns? Any others? The rest of the time
> the area is not wet, or even damp, so ferns that need consistent water would
> have a hard time.
> Thanks,
> Nancy S. (zone 6B, NYC)
