Onoclea

Onoclea - Sensitive Fern

Onoclea is a hardy fern with a creeping rhizome. If in a moist enough location, it can form large groups. Onoclea likes a sunny to half shaded location in acidic soil. The leaves of Onoclea are one of the first to colour and die back in winter. This explains its common name Sensitive Fern. Early in spring Onoclea re-appears with lovely fresh-looking croziers. It is best to plant Onoclea in the first half of the year. If you plant after this, please make sure you cover them for the first winter with a pack of leaves.