Thelypteris kunthii ~ Southern Shield Fern, Kunth's Maiden Fern zone-9 The dense carpet of bright

The dense carpet of bright pink flowers coat the foliage in spring

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The stems end with clusters of fragrant blue-violet flowers all summer

IMAGE: Rufino Osorio (also known as Desmodium)

white flowers that are inconspicuous but attract pollinators

Thelypteris kunthii ~ Southern Shield Fern, Kunth's Maiden Fern zone-9 The dense carpet of brightSouthern Shield Fern is a fast growing native semi evergreen fern with long arching fronds that spreads in all directions. The bright sea green sword shaped fronds that are very hairy and earn bronze hues in fall. Grows best with part shade and rich moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Also sold as Thelypteris normalis. Type: Fern Origins: SE N. America, C. America; GA Native Height: 2' 4 Spread: 2' 4' Spacing: 3 USDA Hardiness