Plant Calculator
Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Onoclea sensibilis you will need.
*Correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions.
Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern
- Herbaceous perennial
- Broad, triangular overall leaf shape
- Deeply cut, wavy margins that are smooth
- Low, spreading habit
- Ideal for the moist woodland garden
- Category: New Plants 2026
- Hardiness Zone: 2-10
- Height: 12-24 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
Onoclea sensibilis
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Naturalizing |
Habit
| • | Trailing |
