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Thelypteris palustris (Marsh fern)
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thelypteris palustris
Other names
Marsh fern, Ground fern, Marsh buckler fern, Thelypteris thelypteroides, Eastern marsh fern, Meadow fern
Genus
Thelypteris Thelypteris
Species
T. palustris - T. palustris is a rhizomatous, deciduous fern with erect, long-stalked, lance-shaped, pinnate, light green fronds divided into deeply lobed, narrowly lance-shaped pinnae.
Thelypteris palustris is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Thelypteris palustris (Marsh fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Plant in a moist border or at the edge of ponds. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Thelypteris palustris
Other names
Marsh fern, Ground fern, Marsh buckler fern, Thelypteris thelypteroides, Eastern marsh fern, Meadow fern
Genus
Thelypteris Thelypteris
Species
T. palustris - T. palustris is a rhizomatous, deciduous fern with erect, long-stalked, lance-shaped, pinnate, light green fronds divided into deeply lobed, narrowly lance-shaped pinnae.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Foliage
Light green in Spring; Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Remove dead or damaged fronds.
Propagation
Divide in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Division, Spores
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Where to grow
Thelypteris palustris (Marsh fern) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Plant in a moist border or at the edge of ponds. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal growing conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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