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FernsHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Suckering
- Genus
Cheilanthes are typically evergreen ferns, producing dense clumps of small fronds on shiny, often black, stalks
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in free draining soil in full sun or light shade. Dislikes winter wet soils. Good for rockeries or gravel gardens. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Gravel garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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