No pest and disease problems. Hardy in zones 3 to 8 . Prefers shade but will tolerate some sun . Naturally found in swamps and stream beds so plant needs moist soil constantly . Billowing clusters of lacy fronds arise from the creeping rhizomes.
Fronds are deciduous in colder climates and evergreen in milder climates.
Clumps spread rapidly and may overrun delicate plants. Overgrown clumps can be divided in the spring or fall. Prefers organically enriched acidity soil. This fern will benefit from regular applications of rotted manure, blood and bone meal to the soil surface. Misting foliage during dry spells will help prevent tattered fronds.