Asplenium 'Harts Tongue'

Brighten those Shady Spots!
$11.95
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SKU
25966
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Features to Note

Zone

5 - 9

Mature Height

18 IN

Mature Width

18 IN

Light Requirements

Shade

Moisture Requirements

Dry, Moist, well-drained

Soil Tolerance

Normal, loamy, Clay

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range
5 - 9
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The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Description

Easy to grow and evergreen in warm climates, the Hart's-Tongue Fern is one of the joys of the shade garden. Its rippled, leathery, tongue-shaped fronds of brightest green each boast a double row of spores resembling a centipede (the translation of its Greek species name, "scolopendria"), and arise from a strong central rhizome.

With good drainage and plenty of humus, this perennial fern quickly reaches its mature size of 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. It makes a lovely choice for the border, patio garden, or as a specimen in any shady spot -- even those areas of dense shade where few other plants are happy.

Hart's-Tongue Ferns have the reputation of being limestone-dependent, but they can tolerate some acidity in the soil as well. They are a fine choice for rock gardens, but are perhaps happiest in moist, shady woodland settings. They require good drainage, and must not be overwatered. That said, they are quite tolerant of unseasonable heat and cold, and are generally not fussy about soil conditions.

Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart for solid coverage with bold, handsome foliage. Note:The botanical name for this fern has recently changed. It used to be Phyllitis. Same plant, new genus name! Zones 5-9.

Details

Genus: Asplenium
Species: scolopendrium
Variety: 'Harts Tongue'
Item Form: 3-inch Pot
Category: Perennials, Plants
Habit: Upright
USDA Zone Low: 5
USDA Zone High: 9
Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Outdoor, Winter Interest
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI
Discount Exempt: No

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