Davallia trichomanoides

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Squirrel's Foot Fern

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate

Description

This tender evergreen fern produces furry rhizomes which creep up and over the sides of its container. It should be grown in partial to fully shaded areas.

Plant Type

Shrub, Fern

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

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.