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    Cheilanthes distans

    Also Known As

    • Bristly Cloak Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 6"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Cheilanthes distans plant details

    Cheilanthes distans is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in rocky soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes distans

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Uses: clumping, container plant, crinkly leaves, dwarf, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes distans

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rocky

    Gardening facts about Cheilanthes distans plant

    How to Grow Cheilanthes distans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • dry in winter

    • Soil Needs

      • rocky

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cheilanthes tomentosa

    aka Wooly Lip Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cheilanthes tomentosa foliage by plant lust
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    Cheilanthes clevelandii

    aka Cleveland's lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes clevelandii foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes covillei

    aka Coville's Lip Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes covillei foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes feei

    aka Slender lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cheilanthes feei foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes fendleri

    aka Fendler's lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes fendleri foliage by Stan Shebs
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