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    Cheilanthes eckloniana

    Also Known As

    • Notholaena eckloniana
    • Ecklon's Lip Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 10"-12"
    • W: 10"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Cheilanthes eckloniana plant details

    Cheilanthes eckloniana is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes eckloniana

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes eckloniana

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cute rock garden fern with erect, dense blue green, woolly fronds. Plant in partial to full sun in well drained soil. Zones 7b to 10. Size: 10”-12”. Evergreen.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Gardening facts about Cheilanthes eckloniana plant

    How to Grow Cheilanthes eckloniana

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Cheilanthes tomentosa

    aka Wooly Lip Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"

    • mostly sun - bright shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Cheilanthes tomentosa foliage by plant lust
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    Cheilanthes clevelandii

    aka Cleveland's lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes clevelandii foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes covillei

    aka Coville's Lip Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes covillei foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes feei

    aka Slender lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 8"-18"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Cheilanthes feei foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Cheilanthes fendleri

    aka Fendler's lip fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Cheilanthes fendleri foliage by Stan Shebs
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