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deer fern

deer fern

Struthiopteris spicant

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 8b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–2.5β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Blechnaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America, Europe, and Asia

Native to: Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with