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rock spleenwort

Asplenium fontanum

Low Maintenance

Genus: Asplenium
Family: Aspleniaceae
Common Names: smooth rock spleenwort

About this plant

A compact, clump forming evergreen fern with small lance shaped blades and divided lacy foliage.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A fern which prefers alpine or rockery conditions with loose free draining soils in partial shade or full sun with slightly more moisture. Dislikes wet soils especially over winter. See advice profile on how to grow ferns

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division or spores

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side BordersPatio ContainerGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Submerged AquaticWall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years