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Blechnum appendiculatum
Plant type
fern, groundcover
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 8"-18"
planting zones
- 7b-10b
Blechnum appendiculatum plant details
Blechnum appendiculatum is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Blechnum appendiculatum
- Plant type: groundcover fern
- Plant family: blechnaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Blechnum appendiculatum
- USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Blechnum appendiculatum plant
How to Grow Blechnum appendiculatum
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 5"-6"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture
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Size
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