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Blechnum spicant

Common Name: Fern - Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant

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 TypeBloom ColorBloom Time
Ferns

Height

Spread

Hardiness
46-60cm (18-24inches)46-60cm (18-24inches)Zone 5-8

Exposure

Soil Moisture

Foilage Color
Shade to Partial ShadeAmpleGreen

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
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