Asplenium scolopendrium 'Kaye's Lacerated'

Also Known As

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Laceratum Kaye'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Laceratum'
Laceratum Kaye Hart's Tongue Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4b-9b

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Kaye's Lacerated' plant details

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Kaye's Lacerated' is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium scolopendrium 'Kaye's Lacerated'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium scolopendrium 'Kaye's Lacerated'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hart's tongue fern makes a beautiful specimen with light green undissected foliage that looks like tongues, hence the common name. The fronds are roughly oriented in a vase shape making this a great architectural plant for the front of shade border which contrasts well in form with other shade perennials.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Exciting cultivar wisely recommended by a friend this selection has frond tips that are branched into tree like forms. Slowly increases and coveted by many. 1' x 1'