Cheilanthes argentea

Also Known As

Silver Cloak Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 4"-10"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Cheilanthes argentea plant details

Cheilanthes argentea is an evergreen fern with blue, green and white foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes argentea

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes argentea

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This fern forms a low clump of star-shaped fronds, with a waxy white coating on the underside. It is a dryland fern for rock outcrops, crevices, stone walls and other rocky sites. It prefers sun to part sun with some moisture but good drainage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This decorative little gem is rare but not difficult and its triangular fronds, deep green above, white beneath, on 4-6" deep-reddish-black ?stems? make it well worth the effort for rock garden or container. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Pefect rock garden fern with matte green on top & silvery white underneath, broadly triangular fronds. Plant in partial to full sun in very well drained, alkaline type soil. Zones 5 to 8. Size: 8” to 12”. Semi-Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

This fragile looking fern, native to rocky outcrops in China and Japan, is far from a wimp. Drought tolerant, easy, and gorgeous with fronds that are glittering green above and a ghostly, silver-white below. Best in walls, rock gardens, or containers, anywhere excellent drainage can be provided. Drought tolerant once established and said to be deer resistant. Frost hardy to -30F, USDA zone 4.