Catalog Description
A beautiful evergreen fern with olive green foliage which has a slight reptilian sheen to it. Foliage is serrated and the stalks are covered with chestnut colored scales. This vigorous, erect fern is very attractive in the garden and does well in moist garden soil. |
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Average Landscape Size
Clump forming 20 to 30 in. high and wide. |
Key Plant Benefits
Lustrous olive green colored leaf fern adds an elegant look to shaded gardens. The edges of the foilage are serrated and the stalks are covered in chestnut colored scales. Herbaceous. |
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
Growth Conditions
| Heat Zones |
 High:
| 9 (>120 to 150 days) |
| Low: | 1 (< 1 days) |
| Cold Hardiness |
| High: | 8 (10 to 20 F) (see map) |
| Low: | 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Water Requirements |
| Keep surface of soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Sun Exposure |
| Shade |
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| Flowering Time/Season |
 | Produces no flowers. |
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Propagation
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Attributes
Shade Loving
Woodland Garden
Cottage Garden Plant |
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