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 10–10Climate Subtropical

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') — button-like leaflets and a subtle lemon scent when crushed

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and moist

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — evergreen perennial is perfect for terrariums or as a groundcover

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — textured layer to shaded garden areas

$Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — scientifically named Nephrolepis cordifolia \'Duffii\'$

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — petite variety of fern perfect for a delightful touch to any landscape

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polypodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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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') — button-like leaflets and a subtle lemon scent when crushed

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — it thrives in partial to full shade and moist

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — evergreen perennial is perfect for terrariums or as a groundcover

Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — textured layer to shaded garden areas

$Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia 'Duffii') — scientifically named Nephrolepis cordifolia \'Duffii\'$

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

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