Woodsia obtusa
Also called Blunt-lobed Woodsia, Large Woodsia, Common Woodsia
More About Woodsia obtusa
- Feathery, dull green, mounding fronds
- Leaflets are blunt-lobed
- Leaflets have hairy undersides when young
- Grows in rocks and crevices
- Very shallow, black roots
- Deciduous
Interesting Notes:
Native to Ontario
Zone:
3Height:
30-50 cmSpread:
25-40 cmColour:
Non-floweringCliff Fern Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained, rocky or sandy soil, in partial to full shade. Does not like standing water and grows well in limestone.
Woodsia obtusa Characteristics
Partial Sun/Shade
Full Shade
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Native to Ontario
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
DeciduousHabit
ClumpingFoliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Woodland/woods edgeNaturalizing