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Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant
Pronunciation: BLEK-num SPIK-ant
SKU #02812
LIGHT:
Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 20 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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| Description | This deep shade-loving fern produces two distinctly different types of fronds on one plant: evergreen, outward-reaching sterile fronds with denser leaflets, creating a slightly flattened rosette year-round, and stiffly upright, fertile fronds with narrower, less dense leaflets that last through summer, giving it added seasonal interest. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to very acidic soils with consistent moisture. Tolerates heavy shade; shelter from sun exposure. Fertilize frequently during growing season. Remove faded fertile fronds at summer's end; remove old, faded sterile fronds after new growth begins in spring. Slowly spreads by rhizomes. |
Details
| Description | This deep shade-loving fern produces two distinctly different types of fronds on one plant: evergreen, outward-reaching sterile fronds with denser leaflets, creating a slightly flattened rosette year-round, and stiffly upright, fertile fronds with narrower, less dense leaflets that last through summer, giving it added seasonal interest. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to very acidic soils with consistent moisture. Tolerates heavy shade; shelter from sun exposure. Fertilize frequently during growing season. Remove faded fertile fronds at summer's end; remove old, faded sterile fronds after new growth begins in spring. Slowly spreads by rhizomes. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Deer Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Deer Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Deer Fern is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Deer Fern?
Deer Fern is Easy Care, North American Native.
Is Deer Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Deer Fern grow?
Deer Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Deer Fern in my landscape?
Deer Fern is suitable for: Border, Ground Cover.
What color is the foliage of Deer Fern?
Deer Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Deer Fern?
Good companion plants for Deer Fern include: Mukdenia (Mukdenia); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra).
How do I care for Deer Fern?
Thrives in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to very acidic soils with consistent moisture. Tolerates heavy shade; shelter from sun exposure. Fertilize frequently during growing season. Remove faded fertile fronds at summer's end; remove old, faded sterile fronds after new growth begins in spring. Slowly spreads by rhizomes.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.