- Zones 8-10
- Height 36”
- Spread 36”
- Full to partial shade
Southern Wood Fern, Thelypteris normalis, will add texture to your shade garden with this fast growing light green fern. Tolerates heat, unlike many other fern varieties. Plant as a border or mass planting.
Southern Wood Fern Care
Plant high in well drained soil. Water weekly, more often during periods of drought and extreme heat.
Southern Wood Fern Spacing
Space 4’ apart in the perennial border. For Mass plantings, space 3’ apart.
Southern Wood Fern Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10 |
Flower Color(s): n/a |
Bloom Period: Grown for Foliage |
Foliage Color(s): Light Green |
Light Exposure: Full to Partial Shade |
Height: 3 Feet |
Spread: 3 Feet |
Habit: Upright |
Watering: Medium |
Features: Woodland Garden Plant |
Scientific Name: Thelypteris normalis |
Common Name: Southern Wood Fern |

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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.