Buy Phegopteris decursive-pinnata

Also Known As

Thelpteris decursive pinnata
Thelypteris decursive-pinnata
Japanese Beech Fern

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $10

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Fewer than 1 at Sebright Gardens

1 gallon bagged root ball | $19

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30 at Gossler Farms

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Phegopteris decursive-pinnata plant details

Phegopteris decursive-pinnata is a deciduous groundcover fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Phegopteris decursive-pinnata

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: thelypteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Phegopteris decursive-pinnata

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Said to be semi evergreen. This fern will spread making a colony. The fronds will get 2'-3' tall.

By: Gossler Farms

This handsome and easy-to-grow (though not aggressively spreading) fern can provide a bright-green 1-2' tall carpet throughout the growing season with its upright, tapering, pinnatifid blades. PSh-Sh/M (not dry) slightly acid

By: Forestfarm

A deciduous broad leaf fern with stiffly erect lime green fronds with elegantly drooping tips. It is a vigorous spreader, but controllable, making it a great ground cover. Likes part shade , growing 2' tall and spreading 12-18". Great for woodland gardens, hardy to -10 degrees.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Beautiful, upright, arching, bright green, feather-like fronds. Makes an excellent ground cover or mass planting display. Plant in partial sun to full shade. Zones 4 to 9. Height: 1 to 2 feet. Stoloniferous, Deciduous.