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Ebony Spleenwort Fern

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Ebony Spleenwort Fern, Asplenium platyneuron, is an evergreen fern which typically grows to 15" tall and occurs on rocky wooded ledges, rocky slopes and mossy banks. The fronds are arching, pinnate, somewhat glossy and are dark green and sterile. The central stipe (stem) is dark purplish brown. Ebony Spleewort Ferns are also know as Spleenwort Ferns. The common name of spleenwort refers to purported medicinal value once attributed to the plant. Plant in dry, rocky, shady areas of rock gardens (will grow in rocky crevices), native plant gardens or woodland areas. The ideal planting area would be in a shaded area rich in leaf mulch. This fern is very attractive when planted with wildflowers such as Tillium, Mertensia and columbines. ... find out more

American Maidenhair Fern The American Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum pedatum, is a deciduous, clump-forming fern which typically grows 1. It features finely-textured, somewhat frilly fronds which have curved stalks and are palmately-divided (i. e. This fern is a perennial and is deciduous in colder climates. Wiry stems are reddish-brown to black.