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Lemon Button Fern

Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii'

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Overview

The Lemon Button Fern, Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Duffii', is a compact fern with arching fronds reaching up to 12 inches long. Distinct for its small, button-like leaflets and a subtle lemon scent when crushed, it thrives in partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. This hardy, evergreen perennial is perfect for terrariums or as a groundcover, adding a delicate, textured layer to shaded garden areas. USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 10–10Type FernClimate Subtropical
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — petite variety of fern perfect for a delightful touch to any landscape
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — This evergreen fern possesses lacyLemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — or "buttons," which provide a whimsical textureLemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — button-like leaflets and a subtle lemon scent when crushedLemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — is a compact fern with arching fronds reaching up to 12 inches longLemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — evergreen perennial is perfect for terrariums or as a groundcoverLemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and moist+2

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Fern
Family
Polypodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — petite variety of fern perfect for a delightful touch to any landscape
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — This evergreen fern possesses lacy
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — or "buttons," which provide a whimsical texture
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — button-like leaflets and a subtle lemon scent when crushed
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — is a compact fern with arching fronds reaching up to 12 inches long
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — evergreen perennial is perfect for terrariums or as a groundcover
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and moist
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — scientifically named Nephrolepis cordifolia \'Duffii\'
Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — textured layer to shaded garden areas
Photographs by 2 contributors

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