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Massachusetts Fern

Thelypteris simulata

Massachusetts fern is a delicate fern of acidic Northeastern swamps and boggy woods, spreading slowly into airy colonies in cool, wet shade.

Family
Thelypteridaceae
Type
fern
Lifespan
perennial
Height
1–2 ft
Spacing
1–1.5 ft apart
Light
part shade, shade
Soil moisture
wet, moist
Soil pH
acidic
Landscape uses
groundcover, container, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
CT, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, WI