Alpine Water Fern

Blechnum Penna-Marina

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Overview

The Alpine Water Fern, or Blechnum penna-marina, is an evergreen ground cover fern reaching up to 6 inches in height and spreading up to 12 inches. Ideal for zone 7-9, it thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil. Its leathery, dark green fronds create a lush carpet, excellent for underplanting in woodland settings. Hardy and low-maintenance, offering year-round visual interest.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–10

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — Ideal for zone 7-9, it thrives in partial to full shade with moist, well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature width: 3–5 Ft.

Classification

Family: Polypodiaceae

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Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — is an evergreen ground cover fern reaching up to 6 inches in height and spreading up to 12 inches, image 49

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade; it is generally pest and disease-resistant, image 48

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — Hardy and low-maintenance, offering year-round visual interest; making it an excellent ground cover, image 52

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — Its leathery, dark green fronds create a lush carpet, excellent for underplanting in woodland settings, image 51

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — scientifically named Blechnum penna-marina; fern / ground cover for deep shade or half or shade, image 53

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — compact fern ideal for landscape designs that aim to incorporate elements of lush greenery and texture, image 54

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — <br><br>Growing to a mature height of approximately 4 to 6 inches with a spread of up to 18 inches, image 55

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — the Alpine Water Fern forms neat; scientifically named Blechnum penna-marina, image 56

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — it is essential to provide it with moist; its leathery, dark green fronds create a lush carpet, image 58

Alpine Water Fern (Blechnum Penna-Marina) — making it an excellent ground cover choice for shaded areas or woodland gardens; while it prefers, image 57

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