Overview

Anchistea virginica is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Anchistea, part of the Blechnaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Anchistea virginica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Anchistea is a genus of leptosporangiate ferns in the family Blechnaceae. It has only one species, Anchistea virginica the Virginia chain fern, which has long creeping, scaly, underground stems or rhizomes giving rise to tall widely separated, deciduous, single leaves.

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About the genus

Anchistea is a genus of leptosporangiate ferns in the family Blechnaceae. It has only one species, Anchistea virginica the Virginia chain fern, which has long creeping, scaly, underground stems or rhizomes giving rise to tall widely separated, deciduous, single leaves. In contrast, the leaves of Osmundastrum cinnamomeum, which can be mistaken for A.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anchistea

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Anchistea virginica size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anchistea virginica

Propagation

Spores

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions