Location specific values:
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    [lng] => -98.190400
    [elevation] => 27
    [rainfall] => 579.0157
    [cold_temperature] => 9.0187
    [temperature] => 35.8187
    [user_eto] => 1607.93504073
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Plant specific values:
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    [rain_min_irrigation] => 1208
    [eto_corrected] => 779
    [eto_adjusted_rain_min (rain_min_irrigation / eto_corrected)] => 1.6957638
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Bog Fern (Coryphopteris simulata) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Bog Fern

(Coryphopteris simulata)

Bog Fern (Coryphopteris simulata)

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Climate Requirements for Pharr, Texas

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 14" - 67" 23" Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. Irrigate N" / year
• High Temp. 66°F - 94°F 96°F Your summers may be too hot for this plant. Too hot
• Low Temp. -26°F - 33°F 48°F OK, but your winter temperatures are warmer than normal for this plant OK
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Coryphopteris simulata, commonly known as Bog Fern or Massachusetts Fern, is a deciduous fern native to moist, shaded forest floors and swampy areas in the Northeastern United States. It typically grows to a length of 61 cm (24 in) with a long and slender stalk measuring about 20.3 cm (8 in). The bright green fronds exhibit some variation in shape, contributing to the plant’s delicate texture. During the summer, it produces spores, and in winter, the leaves die back, reflecting its deciduous nature.

The Bog Fern is valued for its lush greenery and ability to thrive in shady, wet conditions, making it an ideal choice for water gardens, rain gardens, and woodland gardens. It is also used to create a naturalized setting or as a ground cover in areas with consistent moisture. Gardeners should provide full shade and ensure the soil remains consistently moist with medium drainage. While it is relatively low maintenance, it can be sensitive to drought and excessive sun.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Fern
  • Height: 1-2.5 feet
  • Width: 1-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Shade
  • Water: High
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Low Maintenance, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Moist, shaded forest floors and swampy areas

Other Names

Common Names: Massachusetts Fern

Scientific Names: Thelypteris simulata, Parathelypteris simulata, Coryphopteris simulata, Aspidium simulatum, Lastrea thelypteris, Filix simulata, Filix-mas thelypteris var. simulata, Nephrodium simulatum, Wagneriopteris simulata

GBIF Accepted Name: Coryphopteris simulata (Davenp.) S.E.Fawc.