giant chain fern
Woodwardia fimbriata
RHS AGM 2012
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 to 8 feet tall4 to 8 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb , fern
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Not applicable
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Giant chain fern (Woodwardia fimbriata) is a fern for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Its evergreen fronds can reach eight feet long, though in the garden it more likely grows 4 to 6 feet tall. Cut off old fronds as new ones appear.
Pairs well with Ostrich fern, Toad lily, and Western hemlock.
Native range
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and 1 more places. See all 5
North America, District of Columbia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Rhode I..