Wednesday, 18 November 2015

Blechnum spicant


  • Common Name - deer fern
  • Botanical Name - Blechnum spicant
  • Family - Blechnaceae
  • Bud - Basal
  • Leaf - compound (bi-pinnate), linear shape, mucronate apex, entire margins, cordate base
  • Flower - no flower
  • Fruit - sporangium
  • Habit - arching, upright, spreading
  • Form - mounded, vase
  • Size - 1-2 ft
  • Culture - deep shade, full sun if soil is moist, humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, mass planting, bedding plant

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