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Woodwardia x semicordata

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Woodwardia x semicordata plant details

Woodwardia x semicordata is an evergreen fern with green foliage. 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Woodwardia x semicordata

Plant type: fern
Plant family: blechnaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Woodwardia x semicordata

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Woodwardia semicordata, also known as Chain Fern, features large, green, arching fronds with a feathery look.

Gardening facts about Woodwardia x semicordata plant

How to Grow Woodwardia x semicordata

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

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aka Giant Chain Fern, Western Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 3'-8'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Oriental Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-5'

Width: 5'

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Chain Fern, Chinese Chain Fern, Jeweled Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 6'-10'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Virginia Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern, Groundcover, Aquatic

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • mostly shade - shade
  • regular
Photo of Woodwardia virginica foliage by Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
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aka Netted Chain Fern

Plant Type

Fern

Zones

3a-9b

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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