Description
Christmas Fern is a native fountain-shaped evergreen fern with loosely-packed leathery fronds and silvery-scaled young fiddleheads in spring. Best in part sun and rich well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Fern |
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Origins: |
East N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
1′ – 2’ |
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Spread: |
1′ – 2′ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 – 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Bleeding Hearts, Hosta, Columbine
Image: Photo (c)2006 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Christmas Fern Polystichum acrostichoides Plant 2000px, CC BY-SA 2.5
