Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group]

Also Known As

Asplenium trichomanes 'Cristata'
Asplenium trichomanes 'Cristatum'
Asplenium trichomanes 'Cristatum'
Crested Maidenhair Spleenwort
Cristatum Crested Spleenwort
Cristatum Maidenhair Spleenwort

Plant type

fern

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 9"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group] plant details

Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group] is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group]

Plant type: fern
Plant family: aspleniaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(CRESTED MAIDENHAIR SPLEENWORT) Sweet little unusual evergreen fern with tiny leaflets on contrasty black stems...forms a bun shaped mound 6" tall and 12" wide. Part shade to shade, most decent soils, moderate water. Will grow in crevices and on shaded ro

By: Secret Garden Growers

Small lacey foliage. Evergreen.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Asplenium trichomanes 'Cristatum' ~ Cute rock garden or showpiece fern with dark stems & 20 to 30 pair of round to oblong matte green pinnae with mild to extensively crested terminal tips. Plant in partial to moderate shade. Size: 4”-8”. Zones 3 to 9. Evergreen.