Lace Fern
Microlepia strigosa
SKU
09764
Soft clumps of delicate, downy-textured, triangular fronds make a great addition to any woodland or shade garden. Prefers consistent moisture with partial to full shade. Can be used as a groundcover or as a background to spring bloomers. Evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | my-kroh-LEP-ee-uh strig-OH-suh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Tropical |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Very Wet Areas, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering to maintain consistently moist soil. |
| Companion Plants | Fatsia (Fatsia); Flowering Maple (Abutilon); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Elephant Ear (Colocasia); Japanese Maple (Acer) |
Thrives in enriched, evenly moist soil, but highly adaptable once established. Follow a regular watering schedule to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed monthly during growing season. Cut back old fronds when new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 10-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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