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Asplenium ebenoides

Dragon Tail Fern

Smooth glossy deep green fronds that elongate at the tip.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Partial shade and moist soil that has been enriched with compost. It would perform best in limestone based soils with a pH near 7.0. This species would enhence a rock ledge in the shaded border or rock garden.

Interesting Information
In native sites, dragontail fern is found growing among rocks, walls, or ledges.

Plant Type Fern		Bloom Color Non-Flowering		Foliage Color Smooth Deep Green
Height 8-12 Inches		Spread 4-8 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8		Patented No

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Characteristics & Attributes