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Cheilanthes covillei

Also Known As

Coville's Lip Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Cheilanthes covillei plant details

Cheilanthes covillei is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes covillei

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes covillei

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Cheilanthes covillei ~ Attractive rock garden fern with upright soft grey-green fronds made up of 10-12 pairs of pinnae with crinkled like beads on the front & intensely hairy on the backsides. Plant in light shade to full sun in well drained soil. Size: 6”-12”. Zones 7 to 9. Evergreen.

By: Sebright Gardens

This west coast native rock fern is found in nature tucked away in the cracks and fissures of north slopes in the Sierra and Cascade ranges. Tends to be winter deciduous, but its stiff upright form and reflective undersides are smashing in the dryish shade garden. Grows slowly in part sun where soil is well drained. Drought tolerant but accepts some summer water. To 1' tall and wide. Frost hardy to 15 °F, mid USDA zone 8.