Phegopteris hexagonoptera (Michaux) Fee
Broad beech fern

• Family:

  Thelypteridaceae

• Zone:

  to zone 5

• Preferred habitat:

  Moderate shade to sun in forest, but versatile

• Size:

  Medium

• Evergreen/fall color:

  No

• Urban tolerance:

  Moderate

• Propagation:

  See spore directions

• General information:

  With a rich soil and plenty of light and moisture, this fern can grow to 30 inches tall or more, but is usually more like a foot tall. It integrates very well into a shade flowerbed.