Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)
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- PLANT TYPE: Fern
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- TAGS: Plant Tags: drought tolerant and evergreen. Plant Types: Fern.
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) thrives in partial shade, but with more water it can take nearly full sun; long-lived perennial; moist, humus-rich acid soil. This fern is unmistakable when fertile fronds are present, but may be confused for other ferns when not.
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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.
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Partial to full shade; rich, moist to wet well drained soil but it adapts well to garden conditions.
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Partial to full shade; prefers moist, humus-rich soil, but will grow in average, medium-wet, well-drained soil; spreads slowly by creeping, branching rhizomes to form large colonies over time; tolerates mild drought. Finely textured fronds provide interest. Other Common Names: Northern maidenhair fern, Common maidenhair Other Scientific Names: Adiantum...
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