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Also Known As

  • Hardy Ribbon Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Lepisorus bicolor plant details

Lepisorus bicolor is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lepisorus bicolor

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rare, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lepisorus bicolor

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Upright, evergreen, glossy ribbon leaves 12-15" long on creeping rhizomes that spread slowly to an eventual clump 2-3’ wide create some light catching drama in the woodland garden! This fern is native to high elevation Yunnan beside forest streams, in rock crevices and along road cuts. Probably a winner for the damp rock garden or well-drained soil with frequent moisture in part to full shade. Rare.

Gardening facts about Lepisorus bicolor plant

How to Grow Lepisorus bicolor

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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