Family: Aspleniaceae
Genus: Asplenium
(ass-PLEE-nee-um) Species: scolopendrium (skol-oh-PEND-ree-um)
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Category PerennialsFerns Water Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Partial to Full ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Textured Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color Inconspicuous/noneBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time N/AOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom spores Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |