Scientific Name
Thelpteris kunthii; Thelypteris normalis

Common Name
Southern shield fern; River fern; Southern maiden fern; Widespread maiden fern


Zones:  7-10







Height: 2 to 4'
Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous
Fronds: Long arching, triangular, bright sea green fronds; pinnate pinnatified blade; very hairy on upper and lower surface; sori have rounded indusia and are borne along the midvien of pinna lobes
Comments: Sun to partial shade; prefers average to humus rich, moist soil but tolerates drought; short to long creeping rhizomes; spreads quickly to form colonies rather than clumps; easy to grow
Cultivars: N/A
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