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- Foliage
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- Fronds can be rather upright
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- It naturally grows near rocks
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- Sori on back of fertile fronds
Scientific Name:
Asplenium platyneuron
Common Name:
Ebony spleenwort
Scientific Name Pronounciation:
(ass-PLEE-nee-um plat-ee-NOOR-on)
Plant Type:
Fern
Plant Hardiness Zones:
3-8
Plant Hardiness Zone(s):
Usual Size:
6-18 in. H X 9-12 in. W
Flower:
None
Bloom Time Notes:
None
Leaf:
Evergreen; leaf stalk (stipe) glossy, dark red-brown to black; forms asymmetrical clump.
Fruit:
Fertile fronds are longer and more erect than sterile fronds, but similar; sori are elongate.
Wildlife:
Birds may use old fronds for nesting material.
Natural Habitat:
Rocky woods
Propagation:
Division or by spores
Bloom Time:
Sun or Shade:
Companion Plants:
Cultural Notes:
Partial shade to sun; not particular about soil type; prefers consistently moist soil; can withstand some drought. This small fern is lacy and evergreen so it provides year-round interest.