PlantFiles: New York Fern
Thelypteris noveboracensis

Native to Canada (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec), and the eastern United States (Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia).

Considered an endangered species in the state of Illinois, and listed as exploitably vulnerable in the state of New York.

This is a common, but delicate-looking fern, often growing in large colonies in wooded areas. It prefers moist areas and can reach a height of 24". Sporulates from June - Sept. Native to the Eastern and Northeastern U.S. Transplants easily. Beautiful color.

This is a slow-growing delicate fern I have growing next to the edge of my pond. It's not as big and flashy as some of the other ferns (ostrich, and Lady fern), but it provides a nice woodsy look. I have it planted in a protected area next to a large rock. The area does receive full sun, so the rock helps protect it during the midday. The area is very marshy due to the proximity to the pond (no liner).

When planted it started out with only 3 or 4 fronds, but has come back a little larger each year. It mixes nicely with the ajuga planted near it.