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Woodsia obtusa – Blunt-lobed Cliff Fern

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Thelypteris kunthii - Southern Shield Fern
Woodwardia areolata - Netted Chainfern

Woodsia obtusa – Blunt-lobed Cliff Fern

Native/Non-native – Native
Hardiness Zone – 4-9
Sun – Partial shade
Moisture – Moist to dry
Size – 12-24″ height
Comments
* Deciduous
* Shady moist ledges
* Common in alkaline limestone areas

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Description

Common Name: blunt-lobed woodsa OR Blunt-lobed Cliff fern

Type: Fern

Family: Woodsiaceae

Native Range: North America

Zone: 4 to 8

Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet

Spread: 2.00 to 2.50 feet

Bloom Time: Non-flowering

Bloom Description: Non-flowering

Sun: Part shade to full shade

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Medium

Tolerate: Rabbit, Heavy Shade

Garden locations

Culture

Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained, rocky or sandy soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers neural to slightly alkaline soils. Abhors wet, poorly drained soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Blunt-lobed cliff fern is a deciduous, Missouri native fern which occurs on rocky bluffs, slopes, cliffs and ledges (often limestone formations) throughout the State. A small, somewhat airy, tufted fern which typically grows 6-9″ tall (less frequently to 15″) and features erect, pinnately divided, light green to gray-green fronds (each with 8-17 pairs of leaflets). Sori appear on the undersides of the leaflets and are covered by lobed indusia. The lowest pair of leaflets have blunt lobes, hence the common name.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Foliage may depreciate in hot summer weather.

Garden Uses

This small fern of rocky ledges and cliffs is ideal for rock gardens. Also effective in shade gardens, woodland gardens or native plant gardens. May be difficult to find in commerce for purchase.

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