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ebony spleenwort
Asplenium platyneuron
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringFall
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
Function & Care
wildlife benefitmedicinal
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation