Asplenium scolopendrium (Hearts's Tongue)
Type
Fern, Evergreen, Ground cover
Form
Spiky Foliage / Spiky Upright Form, Architectural Form
Size
Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours
Medium green Foliage
Care
Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness
Frost hardy
Growth
Slow Growing Plant
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Asplenium scolopendrium cultivation notes:
The harts tongue fern prefers a chalky grit based well drained soil in a damp shaded spot. Hardy in sheltered spot well away from direct sun and cold drying winds.
Plant Strengths:
Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Suitable for planting in full shade.
Plant Weaknesses:
Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.
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