From the Dakotas to Maine & south from Missouri to Virginia this great native fern is  found in moist shady forests and forest edges. Spreads through rhizomes so it is best to plant in an area where a large population is desired.
 
Plant Type: Fern
Geography: Native-Eastern NA
Mature Height: 3 – 6 ft.
Mature Spread: 5 – 8 ft.
Light: Shade-part shade
Soil moisture: Moist-wet