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The southern shield fern makes an excellent native, woodland ground cover because it has both short and long creeping rhizomes that allow it to spread into colonies. With a medium growth rate, it is well-behaved in its natural habitat. It is also excellent for soil stabilization on slopes particularly near sources of water. It pairs nicely with other shade-loving plants such as hostas, heucheras, trillium and woodland phlox.
This easy to grow fern is showy with long arching, bright sea green fronds. It is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions including heat, high humidity, poor drainage, short periods of drought, deep shade to short exposures to direct sun and soil conditions ranging from high organic matter to loam or sand. It has both short and long creeping rhizomes allowing it to spread quickly and form colonies.
| Common Name | Southern Shield Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thelypteris kunthii |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 2-4' |
| Width | 2-4' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
