Woodwardia fimbriata

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Giant Chain fern

Giant chain fern is California’s largest fern with fronds that can reach 6′ in height.

It’s stature is strong and upright or spreading silhouette. It grows in moist shady locations, often along streams in woodland setting.

In an urban garden it is an excellent choice for planting in the under story or on north facing locations in the garden. Along the coast it is surprisingly drought tolerant.

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Deer Resistant, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

Provides important erosion control along moist banks and also provides habitat for critters such as salamanders

Historical Uses

One of the most commonly used plant materials for traditional basketry in northwestern California

Distribution

B.C., WA, OR, CA, NV, AZ, and norther Baja California, Mexico

Elevation

Between 0 and 5000 feet

Communities
Habitat

Stream banks, edges of bogs, and moist bluffs.