Parathelypteris Species, New York Fern

Parathelypterisnoveboracensis

Species
noveboracensis (no-vee-bor-uh-SEN-sis)
Synonym
Dryopteris noveboracensis
Thelypteris noveboracensis
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ithaca, New York

Valatie, New York

Glouster, Ohio

Blacksburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2007 | neutral

Native to Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec), and the eastern United States (Connec...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

This is a common, but delicate-looking fern, often growing in large colonies in wooded areas. It prefers moist areas and can reach a hei...Read More

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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

This is a slow-growing delicate fern I have growing next to the edge of my pond. It's not as big and flashy as some of the other ferns (...Read More

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