Netted Chain Fern

This colony-forming fern is well-behaved in the landscape.



Use as a groundcover in moist areas, rain gardens, or bioswales.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

It grows best in drier areas if there is some shade. In full sun, it requires reliable moisture.

Provides cover for small wildlife such as toads.

Dome swamp, hydric hammock, seep slopes over limestone, hydric pine flatwoods.

• Interesting foliage