Blechnum spicant
Deer 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.
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.