Blechnum spicant
Common Name: Fern - Deer Fern
Evergreen. Native fern from the Pacific Northwest. Has leathery, glossy green foliage. Ladder shaped fronds form a basal rosette from which the newest fronds shoot straight up, forming a central vertical grouping. Tolerant of dry soil, it does nicely tucked into crevices, around fallen logs and in settings offering a bit of shade and a little moisture
Plant Care: old fronds should be trimmed off in spring. Mulch around the plants with dead leaves in the fall, to help conserve moisture in summer. Clumps may be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring
Characteristics & Attributes
Plant Type | Bloom Color | Bloom Time | Ferns |
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Height | Spread | Hardiness | 46-60cm (18-24inches) | 46-60cm (18-24inches) | Zone 5-8 |
Exposure | Soil Moisture | Foilage Color | Shade to Partial Shade | Ample | Green |
Soil Type | Attributes | Loamy, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. | Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Edging Ground Cover Massed Woodland *Deer Resistant *Rabbit Resistant *Slug Resistant |