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Cystopteris fragilis

Also Known As

  • Aspidium dentatum
  • Aspidium fragile
  • Aspidium viridulum
  • Cyathea fragilis
  • Cyclopteris fragilis
  • Brittle Bladder Fern
  • Brittle Fern
  • Fragile Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"-18"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 2a-9b

Cystopteris fragilis plant details

Cystopteris fragilis is a deciduous fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cystopteris fragilis

Plant type: fern
Plant family: cyatheaceae, cystopteridaceae, Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cystopteris fragilis

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Cystopteris fragilis plant

How to Grow Cystopteris fragilis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Cystopteris for your garden

aka Berry Bladder Fern, Bladder Fern, Bulblet Bladder Fern, Bulblet Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

3a-7b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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