Aquatic Plants
Aeschynomene fluitans (Giant Sensitive Fern)
Aeschynomene fluitans
Also known as Giant Sensitive Plant
Size
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About This Plant
Aeschynomene fluitans (Giant Sensitive Fern), 'Giant Sensitive Fern', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
An aquatic plant for water gardens, ponds, and bog plantings.
Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in submerged or marginal in water soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Plant in aquatic baskets with heavy soil; submerge to the depth required for the species (varies from a few inches to 2+ ft).
For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Aeschynomene fluitans
- Common name
- Giant Sensitive Plant
- Mature size
- 4-10 inches above water tall × 6-8 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Fall
- Bloom color
- White, Pink, Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Wildlife: None documented
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