Re: Ferns
- Subject: Re: [SG] Ferns
- From: J* N* <j*@INDRI.ORG>
- Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 12:14:22 -0400
Sensitive fern was quite well-behaved for me in complete full shade
and average garden soil. (This was in a previous garden in zone 6
Connecticut.) It formed a nice clump, and spread slowly enough to be
easy to control. I just pulled up any excess once a year.
In contrast to Marge's experience of the fronds looking ratty in
August, the fronds in my clump still looked pretty good through the
end of September. Prhaps the plant needs to hang onto its leaves
longer in the year if it's not getting much light. The fertile fronds
remain through the winter, when they make a nice accent.
Janet
zone 6b Pennsylvania
I guess I am a reactionary when it comes to ferns. Is there anybody else out
there at all who loves the oldies (as well as the newbies)? One that I can get
real emotional about is Sensitive Fern. It has that prehistoric
look. Another is
Ostrich Fern esp. in the spring when the crosiers emerge. Christmas Fern is a
third that is nice. I had it at the old house and miss it now. Must
aquire some
somehow.
Question--admirers of Sensitive Fern, where do you grow it, and with what, for
best effect?
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN z5/6
