Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant
Two frond types give this deep shade loving fern many uses. Sterile leaves spread flat, creating a glossy, evergreen groundcover. Fertile leaves emerge upright from the center midsummer. Tuck into shady spots to add strong texture to any woodland garden.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | BLEK-num SPIK-ant |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower, 8 to 20 in. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2812 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Two frond types give this deep shade loving fern many uses. Sterile leaves spread flat, creating a glossy, evergreen groundcover. Fertile leaves emerge upright from the center midsummer. Tuck into shady spots to add strong texture to any woodland garden.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | BLEK-num SPIK-ant |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower, 8 to 20 in. tall, 2 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2812 |
