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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair Spleenwort Fern
Flower Color
Description
A compact, evergreen terrestrial fern to about 15cm tall, with creeping rhizomes and forming a rosette of blackish-stemmed, pinnate, dark green fronds with small, rounded or oblong segments; well-suited to planting in a dry wall
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
RosetteClumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsUnderplanting of roses and shrubsFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VS2000J | €6.31 | |
| VS2000L | €5.78 | |
| VS2000Q | €4.76 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.