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Cheilanthes feei

Also Known As

  • Slender lip fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

Cheilanthes feei plant details

Cheilanthes feei is an evergreen or semi-evergreen fern with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes feei

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes feei

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cheilanthes feei plant

How to Grow Cheilanthes feei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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