Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Wildlife
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
chills, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Hayscented Fern
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Hayscented Fern
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Hayscented Fern
In French
sud dryoptéride
Hayscented Fern
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Hayscented helecho
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Hayscented Fern
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Hayscented Fern
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Hayscented Fern
In Latin
Fern australi
Fern Hayscented
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Polypodiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Dennstaedtia
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Hayscented Fern is Acidic.
Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Hayscented Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hayscented Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
