Overview

Asplenium commixtum is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Asplenium, part of the Aspleniaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Asplenium commixtum grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.

About

Asplenium commixtum is a tufted evergreen fern belonging to the Asplenium genus in the Aspleniaceae family. It thrives in full or partial shade, making it suitable for north, east, or west-facing aspects. This hardy plant (H6) adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions with neutral to alkaline pH. It can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations, fitting well into cottage, informal, city, and courtyard gardens. Propagation is achieved through division or spores.

About the genus

Asplenium is a genus of about 700 species of ferns, often treated as the only genus in the family Aspleniaceae, though other authors consider Hymenasplenium separate, based on molecular phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequences, a different chromosome count, and structural differences in the rhizomes. The type species for the genus is Asplenium marinum.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Asplenium

Sunlight

Full shade, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Asplenium commixtum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Asplenium commixtum

Propagation

Division, Spores

Pest resistance

Susceptible to scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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