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.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Asplenium Trichomanes:
- 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
Weaknesses of Asplenium Trichomanes
- Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
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