Asplenium Trichomanes (Fern: Spleenwort)

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 Green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Slow Growing Plant
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Asplenium Trichomanes 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; 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 attractive flowers.
Asplenium Trichomanes (Fern: Spleenwort)
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