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.
Additional information
| Generic | Asplenium |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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