Bracken Fern

Planted April 20, 2024

Names

Common Names
Bracken

Growth

Height
6-48 inches
Spread
3 to 6 feet
Growth Rate
Fast, with rhizome length reaching up to 86 inches in the first year and diameter exceeding 6 feet by the end of the second year.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Green to light-green
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow and brown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight: partial shade to full sun
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5, preferably loamy to clay loam texture
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil with good water retention capacity
Soil pH
5.5-7.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Other
Seasons of Interest
Spring and Summer
Bloom Time
I don't know

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Division and rhizome propagation

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

References