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Upside Down Fern

Arachniodes standishii

Pronunciation: a-rak-nee-OH-dees stan-DISH-she-eye
SKU #03282
4-8

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OVERVIEW
Description Arching cut-leaf fronds rise from a thick, slowly creeping rhizome. Unique to ferns in that its soft, lacy fronds have an upside-down appearance. An ideal woodland plant for moist, partly shaded areas. A top fern among collectors, the highly textured foliage combines beautifully with shade-loving shrubs and perennials. Semi-evergreen.
Light Full shade, Partial shade
Watering Keep soil evenly moist.
Blooms Prized for foliage.
Mature Size Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, slowly spreading 12 to 30 in. wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Easy Care
Problems/Solutions Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
Growth Rate Slow
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket
Design Ideas This very attractive fern provides superb feathery texture to the shaded or woodland. For exceptional contrast, plant at the foreground or alongside broad leaved shrubs or perennials with thick foliage such as Hosta or Hellebore. Ideal for a shady spot along a wall or fence, where the lacy foliage provides a lovely silhouette when lit by garden lighting or moonlight.
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Coral Bells (Heuchera); Ligularia (Ligularia); Hosta (Hosta); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
CARE
Care Thrives in organically rich, acidic soils. Avoid harsh sun exposure. Provide shelter in colder northern gardens. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain moist soil. Fertilize periodically throughout growing season. Remove old faded fronds after new growth begins in spring.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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