Scented oakfern
Gymnocarpium robertianum
Scented oakfern is a delicate, spreading fern that thrives in cool, shaded spots with consistently moist, humus-rich, alkaline soil — ideal for a woodland or rock garden. It releases a faint pleasant scent when its foliage is handled. Avoid direct sun and dry conditions, and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Mist Fronds Regularly
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 8, 2021 by Christoph Stoll (cc-by-sa)
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