herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b
A delicate evergreen fern with narrow, dark fronds that add fine texture to shaded garden spots. Ebony spleenwort is hardy and low-maintenance, thriving in rocky or sandy soils where many plants struggle.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
