Thelypteris kunthii (Wood Fern) shade flaking bark with bluish-green leaves

flaking bark with bluish-green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall

Water only to establish

fall Mature height 2-3 ft Mature spread 3-5 ft Attracts Butterflies

and its blooms attract bees and hummingbirds

It dies to the ground in the winter but returns in the spring

Thelypteris kunthii (Wood Fern) shade flaking bark with bluish-green leavesSynonym: Christella normalis. Wood Fern is an attractive native fern with gracefully arching fronds. It thrives in part to full shade in most soils. It tolerates poor drainage as long as the soil is not compacted. Wood Fern adds texture to a woodland garden. It spreads by rhizomes that can be controlled if spread is not desirable. It works well in a cottage garden, mixed borders, woodland gardens and naturalized areas. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes