Overview

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' is a fern in the genus Asplenium, part of the Aspleniaceae family. It typically grows around 0.6 m tall. Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' grows best in full shade, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region and Flanders.

About

Asplenium scolopendrium, commonly known as the hart's-tongue fern, is an evergreen fern in the family Aspleniaceae native to the Northern Hemisphere.

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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

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy

Soil moisture

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Fern

Height

0.6 m

Native to

Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Flanders

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