Quick answer: Eastern hay-scented fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant (root system), verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, somewhat sterile, acidic |
| Bloom | Non-flowering (spore-bearing) |
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Invasive / regulated
none noted; forms large colonies naturally
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant (root system) via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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