Deer Fern
Blechnum spicant
Plant Description
Deer fern is an elegant clumping evergreen fern with small sturdy fronds, some of which stick straight up. It has bright green foliage and grows in moist to wet forest understories. Deer fern looks similar to the more common sword fern, but is smaller and less messy. Deer resistant.
Plant Details
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| Mature Height | 8” - 2.5’ |
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