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Silver Cloak Fern
Cheilanthes argentea
Pronunciation: ky-LAN-theez ar-JEN-tee-uh
SKU #03178
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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| Description | 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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| 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
| Description | 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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| 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 |
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| 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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Frequently asked questions
Does Silver Cloak Fern produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Silver Cloak Fern evergreen or deciduous?
Silver Cloak Fern is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Silver Cloak Fern?
Silver Cloak Fern is Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form.
Is Silver Cloak Fern resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Dry Shade, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Silver Cloak Fern grow?
Silver Cloak Fern has a Slow growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Silver Cloak Fern?
Silver Cloak Fern grows in an Spreading habit.
Where can I use Silver Cloak Fern in my landscape?
Silver Cloak Fern is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging, Small Spaces.
What color is the foliage of Silver Cloak Fern?
Silver Cloak Fern has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Silver Cloak Fern?
Good companion plants for Silver Cloak Fern include: Wallflower (Erysimum); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Pink (Dianthus); Candytuft (Iberis); Aster (Aster).
How do I care for Silver Cloak Fern?
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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