Silver Cloak Fern
Cheilanthes argentea
SKU
3178
Excellent fern for areas where water and rain are limited, good drainage required. Fronds are green on top and brilliant white beneath. Creeping habit is excellent for use in woodlands, containers. Deciduous.
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5 - 9 Change
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ky-LAN-theez ar-JEN-tee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Forms clump 6 to 10 in. tall, slowly spreading up to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Wall, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Edging, Dry Shade, Ground Cover, Small Spaces, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Rock Garden Plant |
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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