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Also Known As

  • Kanto Carrot Fern

Plant type

perennial, fern

size

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

    3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $18

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    Onychium japonicum 'Kanto' plant details

    Onychium japonicum 'Kanto' is a semi-evergreen perennial fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Onychium japonicum 'Kanto'

    Plant type: perennial fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Onychium japonicum 'Kanto'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright clump of finest lacy light green fronds resembling a carrot top. Kanto form has more uniform height & finer pinnae from Kanto Mountains of Japan. Plant in nearly full sun to nearly full shade in well drained, moist soil. Size: 24” Zones 7 to 10. Semi- Evergreen.

    Gardening facts about Onychium japonicum 'Kanto' plant

    How to Grow Onychium japonicum 'Kanto'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade
    • Water Needs

      • regular
    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    aka Carrot Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-9b

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 36"-60"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Onychium japonicum foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    aka Sichuan Lace Cat's Claw Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Onychium japonicum 'Sichuan Lace' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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