Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain Fern) Fast Growth Rate Light Needs: part sun-part shade

Light Needs: part sun-part shade

larger mammals browse the foliage

are actually spurs from which the flowers and fruit emerge

while second-year canes (floricanes) fruit in June and July

Woodwardia fimbriata (Giant Chain Fern) Fast Growth Rate Light Needs: part sun-part shadePlant Description: Commonly known as the Giant Chain Fern, Woodwardia fimbriata is the largest fern in all of North America, growing as big as 6 feet tall and wide, with each frond potentially reaching 8 feet long. Called a "Chain Fern" for it's sori form oblong clusters on the underside of each leaflet, resembling a chain. Height: 4 6ft Width: 4 6ft Watering needs: High moisture, supplemental water during dry season may be necessary Sun needs: part