Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Hay-Scented Fern
Light, lacy, green fronds smell like freshly mown hay when crushed. Tolerates some sun and short periods of drought. Will spread to form a colony. (Fern)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Rarely Blooms 2-3' tall x 2-3' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -40° to -30°F
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fragrant FragrantMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil