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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

Life Forms
Habitats
Soil and Moisture Conditions
Special Uses
Shade Preference
Mature Height 8” - 2.5’
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