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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
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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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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"
- mostly sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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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
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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Fern
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- dry when dormant
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