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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
Small lacey foliage. Evergreen.
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.

Gardening facts about Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group] plant

How to Grow Asplenium trichomanes [Cristatum Group]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Zones

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  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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