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Also Known As

  • Wooly Lip Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Cheilanthes tomentosa plant details

Cheilanthes tomentosa is an evergreen fern with blue and white foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes tomentosa

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes tomentosa

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pefect rock garden fern with dense grey green fronds with the unfurling fronds whitish silver. Plant in partial to full sun in very well drained soil.
Pefect rock garden fern with dense grey green fronds with the unfurling fronds whitish silver. Plant in partial to full sun in very well drained soil. Zones 6 to 9. Size: 8”-15”. Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Cheilanthes tomentosa plant

How to Grow Cheilanthes tomentosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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