Aspidium capense
Leatherleaf Fern
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.