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Blechnum spicant

Deer Fern

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Description

This native evergreen fern forms a small rosette of dark green foliage. Its small, narrow sword fronds grow to 24-30" long with rounded leaflets. It prefers a cool, shady climate with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.