Silver Cloak Fern
Cheilanthes argentea
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.
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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 | Compact, Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Green Wall, 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. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
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