Hart’s Tongue Fern. Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy green, often waved, fronds, heart-shaped at the base. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Asplenium scolopendrium
Evergreen shuttlecock-like crowns of bright, glossy green, often waved, fronds, heart-shaped at the base.
Category: Ferns
Additional information
Generic | Asplenium |
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Species | scolopendrium |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Hart's Tongue Fern |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Aspleniaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Open |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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