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Jeweled Chain Fern
Woodwardia unigemmata
Pronunciation: wood-WARD-ee-uh yoo-nee-jem-MAH-ta
SKU #09760
LIGHT:
Full shade
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
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| Description | A spectacular fern for the shade garden. Bold, arching, three-foot or longer fronds emerge with a striking red tint, making an exquisite curtain when planted atop a wall and allowed to naturally drape downward. Excellent texture for a woodland setting. Each frond produces small plantlets, which will grow when they touch the soil. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
| Care Instructions | Provide humus rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prefers cool, shaded sites; avoid arid conditions and drying winds. Mulch to protect in cold winter areas. |
| History | This species is native to Eastern Asia. The genus name Woodwardia is attributed to Thomas Jenkinson Woodward (1745-1820), a British botanist. The species unigemmata comes from the Latin "uni" meaning "one" and "gemmatus" meaning "jeweled", in reference to the bulb-like plantlets that adorn the underside and end of its fronds. |
Details
| Description | A spectacular fern for the shade garden. Bold, arching, three-foot or longer fronds emerge with a striking red tint, making an exquisite curtain when planted atop a wall and allowed to naturally drape downward. Excellent texture for a woodland setting. Each frond produces small plantlets, which will grow when they touch the soil. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide humus rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prefers cool, shaded sites; avoid arid conditions and drying winds. Mulch to protect in cold winter areas. |
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History
| History | This species is native to Eastern Asia. The genus name Woodwardia is attributed to Thomas Jenkinson Woodward (1745-1820), a British botanist. The species unigemmata comes from the Latin "uni" meaning "one" and "gemmatus" meaning "jeweled", in reference to the bulb-like plantlets that adorn the underside and end of its fronds. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Jeweled Chain Fern produce flowers?
Prized for foliage.
Is Jeweled Chain Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Jeweled Chain Fern is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Jeweled Chain Fern?
Jeweled Chain Fern is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care.
Is Jeweled Chain Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Jeweled Chain Fern grow?
Jeweled Chain Fern has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Jeweled Chain Fern in my landscape?
Jeweled Chain Fern is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color is the foliage of Jeweled Chain Fern?
Jeweled Chain Fern has Dark Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Jeweled Chain Fern?
Good companion plants for Jeweled Chain Fern include: Coral Bells (Heuchera); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hosta (Hosta); Ligularia (Ligularia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria).
How do I care for Jeweled Chain Fern?
Provide humus rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Prefers cool, shaded sites; avoid arid conditions and drying winds. Mulch to protect in cold winter areas.
What is the history of Jeweled Chain Fern?
This species is native to Eastern Asia. The genus name Woodwardia is attributed to Thomas Jenkinson Woodward (1745-1820), a British botanist. The species unigemmata comes from the Latin "uni" meaning "one" and "gemmatus" meaning "jeweled", in reference to the bulb-like plantlets that adorn the underside and end of its fronds.
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