Photo of Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1] foliage, form by Sean Hogan of Cistus Nursery

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Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1]

Also Known As

  • Beaded Lip Fern
  • Beaded Lipfern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1] plant details

Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1] is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1]

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Uses: container plant, understory, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another fabulous, evergreen, Southwest dryland fern. This, our collection, from about 6000 ft in the Pinaleno Mts. of SE Arizona, forms mats about 6" in height and spreading to several feet across. Its finely dissected, deep green fronds, massed tightly, create a wonderful bright light to shade groundcover. Especially useful under shrubs or between specimen succulents. Prefers some summer water for best growth. Hardy to USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1] plant

How to Grow Cheilanthes wootonii [SBH 9555.1]

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"

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Zones

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Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

Fern

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-10"

Width: 8"-18"

  • sun - bright shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Fendler's lip fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

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  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
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