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Diplazium pycnocarpon

Also Known As

Athyrium pycnocarpon
Narrow-leaved Glade Fern
Narrow-leaved Spleenwort

Plant type

fern

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Diplazium pycnocarpon plant details

Diplazium pycnocarpon is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Diplazium pycnocarpon

Plant type: fern
Plant family: athyriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Diplazium pycnocarpon

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A largely tropical genus of 400 species closely related to Athyrium, Diplazium pycnocarpon is one of the few temperate species native to moist woodlands in the eastern United States. It is also commonly known as Narrow Leafed Spleenwort or Tennessee Ostrich fern, elegant narrow once pinnate fronds can reach 3 ?' if happy, an attractive fern that spreads slowly and is generally easy to cultivate.