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Phyllitis scolopendrium

Phyllitis scolopendrium
Hart's-tongue Fern, Horse Tongue, Buttonhole

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Very beautiful plant. Transplantation without any issue.

Michel, 25/10/2024

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Value-for-money
A very robust fern, with evergreen leaves.
Height at maturity
45 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September
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Description

This lovely fern reaches a height of 40cm (16in) and has evergreen foliage that is wide and very flat. It is nicknamed deer's tongue. You can plant your young plants in semi-shade or full sun, but the soil should not be too dry in summer. Choose the location for your fern based on the moisture level of your soil.



 

 



 

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Phyllitis scolopendrium (Foliage) Foliage

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 45 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Phyllitis

Species

scolopendrium

Family

Aspleniaceae

Other common names

Hart's-tongue Fern, Horse Tongue, Buttonhole

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference688441

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Planting and care

You can plant your young plants in partial shade or sun, but the soil should not be too dry in summer. Choose the location for your fern based on the moisture level of your soil. In March, prune the old leaves of your fern to make room for new foliage.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions Regenerate old fronds at the end of winter by cutting them back to the ground. Wait until the end of heavy frost in cold regions (the old fronds protect the heart of the fern).
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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