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Aspidium capense

Leatherleaf Fern

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Description

This fern is a great addition to deep shade areas of the garden. It has glossy green fronds that add a tropical effect or lush effect to any garden.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.