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    Blechnum appendiculatum

    Plant type

    fern, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blechnum appendiculatum, or Hammock Fern, is upright evergreen fern that displays green, leathery arching fronds. New growth emerges bronzy-pink.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Blechnum appendiculatum plant

    How to Grow Blechnum appendiculatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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