Blechnum spicant
hard fern
Description
A neat, tufted evergreen fern to 50cm, with spreading, narrow, dark green, simply pinnate sterile fronds and erect fertile fronds with linear pinnae
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Rosette
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-8
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs