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deer fern
Struthiopteris spicant
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate evergreen fern with two distinct frond types: sterile spreading fronds and fertile upright fronds with spore-bearing pinnae. It thrives in shaded woodland settings with consistent moisture.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation