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Blechnum spicant

Deer Fern, Deer Tongue Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This native evergreen fern forms a small rosette of dark green foliage. Its small, narrow sword fronds grow to 24-30" long with rounded leaflets. It prefers a cool, shady climate with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Woodland

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.