Blechnum spicant |
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Deer Fern, Deer Tongue Fern |
Description
This native evergreen fern forms a small rosette of dark green foliage. Its small, narrow sword fronds grow to 24-30" long with rounded leaflets. It prefers a cool, shady climate with average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Fern
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Woodland
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.