Latin name: Asplenium scolopendrium
Description: This robust evergreen fern grows from short creeping rhizomes, producing an irregular shuttle-cock like crown, composed of strap-like leathery, undulating, glossy, bright green fronds up to 60cm long. Although this beauty is native to Europe and North America it has a very exotic feel when planted with other large leaved plants. There are various cultivars available – for instance, ‘Muricatum’ has fronds distinctly wrinkled, puckered and pleated.
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 45-70cm
Position: Shade
Soil: Moist, humus rich soil
Water: Can take drought for short periods only
Usage: Very useful for creating an understory where larger plants hang over creating shade. Can also be grown in containers where moisture is a problem.
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Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
I am not an experienced gardener - more of an enthusiastic amateur who learns by trial and error and who is keen to "manage" the effects of shifting weather patterns on my garden.
Writing this blog is my passion and it has evolved over 12 years to inspire engagement with climate change outside our back doors, in our personal gardens and green spaces.
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Thu, Apr 10, 2008
Exotic