Asplenium bulbiferum

Mother Fern

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Plant Type: Ferns

Evergreen-Deciduous: Evergreen

Overall Mature Size: Small

Also Grown As: Bush

Mature Height & Spread: 3-4' x 3'

Natural Growth Habit: Clumping, Rosette, Vase

Native To: New Zealand

Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water: High Water, Medium Water

Flower Color: Non-Flowering

Special Features: Deer Resistant / Edible / Fire Retardant / Interesting Foliage / Seacoast Conditions / Shade Tolerant

Container Sizes: #1, #5

Sunset Garden Zones: 15-17, 20-24

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

A Bit More

Asplenium bulbiferum is an evergreen fern known for its lacy, light green foliage and the unique ability to reproduce by growing small plantlets on the edge of its fronds. Excellent for shade gardens, woodland settings, near water features, ground cover, in mass plantings. It is highly shade tolerant; thrives in partial to full shade. Direct sun may burn fronds. It has high water needs and requires consistently moist soil. Best in a well-drained to moist, acidic, loamy soil. Deer and rabbit-resistant and Verticillium wilt resistant. Fire-resistant. Best growth is above 60°F; it can withstand to 26°F but will suffer damage.

A Bit More

Asplenium bulbiferum is an evergreen fern known for its lacy, light green foliage and the unique ability to reproduce by growing small plantlets on the edge of its fronds. Excellent for shade gardens, woodland settings, near water features, ground cover, in mass plantings. It is highly shade tolerant; thrives in partial to full shade. Direct sun may burn fronds. It has high water needs and requires consistently moist soil. Best in a well-drained to moist, acidic, loamy soil. Deer and rabbit-resistant and Verticillium wilt resistant. Fire-resistant. Best growth is above 60°F; it can withstand to 26°F but will suffer damage.