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Hay scented fern will form a colony and spread rapidly to become a dense ground cover. The plant is an excellent ground cover for areas you wish to avoid mowing or caring for. It grows a healthy, fibrous underground root system that helps prevent soil erosion. This plant is hardy and thrives independently after being stabilized.

Hay-Scented Fern Needs Little Care

These ferns thrive on their own after becoming established. Plant bare-root ferns in the soil to which compost has been added. The ferns are hardy and forgiving, but to establish a colony and grow without issue, work compost into the soil before planting to ensure proper draining. Once they have become established, they will need no further care.

The Plants Has Brilliant Green Fonds

After establishing the plant colony, bright green, large leafy fronds give the impression of textured carpeting, adding an interesting architectural element to the landscape view. The fern is deciduous, dropping its many tiny leaves in the fall and returning in all its glory in the early spring.

Deer Resistant

Deer dislike the taste of this plant, so the plants can be used as a deterrent in areas where deer are unwelcome. Insects, pests, and other small woodland animals also seem to dislike the scent and flavor of these ferns and are usually not found where these ferns thrive.

Stunning In Landscapes

The Hay-Scented Fern is a beautiful fern to have around the house. The leaves of this fern turn to a greenish-yellow or green color. This plant spreads slowly in the shade but can spread explosively in good, moist soil in full sun. Deer also use the plant as a cover while they lay down, so it may attract deer to your home. This fern looks good planted anywhere, from the garden, natural area, or a hanging basket indoors.

The reason everyone loves this Fern is that smell. It’s exactly like freshly mown hay when you touch the green fronds. This plant, Dennstaedtia punctilobula, is native to North America. It's really useful because it tolerates full sun exposure, which is unusual for a fern. It even grows well in dry soils. The Hay Scented Fern is an easy way to get quick groundcover.