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Deer Fern

Blechnum Spicant

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Overview

The Deer Fern, Blechnum spicant, thrives in moist, shady settings. This evergreen fern boasts lush, leathery fronds that create neat, symmetrical clumps reaching up to 2 feet in height and spread. Perfect for woodland gardens, it prefers acidic soil and pairs well with shade-tolerant shrubs. Hardy and low maintenance, it adds year-round interest and texture to the landscape. Deer-resistant, it's an ideal choice for naturalistic plantings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–8Type Fern
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — symmetrical clumps reaching up to 2 feet in height and spread; the Deer Fern, Blechnum spicant, thrives in moist, image 52

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae

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Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — which bears the spores on the underside.<br><br>Preferring moist; an optimal spot for the Deer Fern is an area with, image 65
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — An optimal spot for the Deer Fern is an area with partial to full shade; which bears the spores on the
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — typically measuring up to 12 to 18 inches long; and display a more narrow and rigid structure, image 85
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — symmetrical clumps reaching up to 2 feet in height and spread
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — The Deer Fern, Blechnum spicant, thrives in moist, shady settings; symmetrical clumps reaching up to 2 feet in, image 97
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Commonly referred to as the Deer Fern; perfect for woodland gardens, it prefers acidic soil and pairs well with shade-tolerant
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — and display a more narrow and rigid structure; typically measuring up to 12 to 18 inches long, image 88
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Hardy and low maintenance, it adds year-round interest and texture to the landscape; reaching heights of 18 to 24, image 78
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — It requires consistent moisture but does not tolerate standing water, making good drainage crucial; this fern typically reaches
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Perfect for woodland gardens, it prefers acidic soil and pairs well with shade-tolerant shrubs; commonly referred to as the Deer
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — and display a more narrow and rigid structure; typically measuring up to 12 to 18 inches long
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Blechnum spicant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — consisting of two types of fronds; this evergreen fern boasts lush, image 83
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — The sterile fronds are horizontally outstretched; blechnum spicant is a handsome evergreen fern that can serve as a luscious
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — This fern typically reaches a height of about 1 to 2 feet and can spread roughly 1 to 3 feet wide
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Hardy and low maintenance, it adds year-round interest and texture to the landscape; reaching heights of 18 to 24, image 102
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — The sterile fronds are horizontally outstretched; blechnum spicant is a handsome evergreen fern that can serve as a, image 60
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — which bears the spores on the underside.<br><br>Preferring moist; an optimal spot for the Deer Fern is an area with, image 89
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — This fern typically reaches a height of about 1 to 2 feet and can spread roughly 1 to 3 feet wide; it requires consistent
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — and display a more narrow and rigid structure; typically measuring up to 12 to 18 inches long, image 112
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — which requires minimal care once established; fern for half or shade
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Deer-resistant, it's an ideal choice for naturalistic plantings
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — which bears the spores on the underside.<br><br>Preferring moist
Deer Fern (Blechnum Spicant) — Blechnum spicant is a handsome evergreen fern that can serve as a luscious ground cover in shaded garden areas; the, image 81
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