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Silver Cloak Fern
Cheilanthes argentea
Pronunciation: ky-LAN-theez ar-JEN-tee-uh
SKU #03178
An excellent dryland fern that thrives in conditions most ferns will not. Perfect for areas where water is limited. Forms a prostrate, spreading clump of unique, deeply dissected, star-shaped fronds with green topsides and notably white undersides. Excellent for use in low water rock gardens, along a retaining wall, or tucked into a container. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water deeply when dry.
SIZE: Forms clump 6 to 10 in. tall, slowly spreading up to 12 in. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Small Spaces |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Wallflower (Erysimum); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Pink (Dianthus); Candytuft (Iberis); Aster (Aster) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in slightly alkaline, gritty, rocky soils with excellent drainage; avoid heavy irrigation and soggy soils Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drier soils and occasional mild drought. Remove old, faded fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Small Spaces |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Wallflower (Erysimum); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Pink (Dianthus); Candytuft (Iberis); Aster (Aster) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in slightly alkaline, gritty, rocky soils with excellent drainage; avoid heavy irrigation and soggy soils Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates drier soils and occasional mild drought. Remove old, faded fronds after new growth begins in spring. |
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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.