Description
Best grown in rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Rhizomes may rot in winter if plants are grown in poorly drained soils.This is a slowly spreading fern.
Best grown in rich, humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Rhizomes may rot in winter if plants are grown in poorly drained soils.This is a slowly spreading fern.
| Common Name | Fern, Silver Cloak |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cheilanthes argentea |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 1 ft. |
| Width | 1.5 to 2 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Green – silver underside |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |