Asplenium scolopendrium

Asplenium scolopendrium

Brighten up the dreariest of areas with this shade loving glossy little fern, Asplenium scolopendrium, commonly known as the Hart’s tongue fern.

Useful in many a garden planting plan, Asplenium scolopendrium is an evergreen fern with rich green fronds with a wavy edge held in a rosette arching formation.  The dark brown spores borne underneath the fronds in stripes across the leaf provide added interest. 

Prefers a shady site in moist to well-drained soil and looks fabulous planted beneath deciduous trees and is a brilliant companion plant to Dryopteris affinis Cristata'

 

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