About
Asplenium septentrionale is a compact, evergreen fern that develops a dense, clump-like structure. Its slender, wiry fronds measure between 5 and 20 cm in length and 2 to 4 mm in width, displaying a deep green to bluish-green hue. The fronds are leathery in texture and frequently exhibit forked tips, giving them a grass-like appearance. Although it grows slowly, this fern is known for its longevity and flourishes in rocky, arid environments.
About the genus
Asplenium is a group of evergreen ferns characterized by short, typically upright rhizomes that support a rosette of somewhat leathery fronds. These fronds can vary from simple to pinnate, and may extend to three times pinnate.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- Temp. N. Hemisphere
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in rocky crevices, dry stone walls, and shaded slopes, tolerating drought and harsh conditions. See hardy ferns cultivation for more information
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, or propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe at 15°C
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free