About

Coniogramme intermedia is an evergreen fern, typically reaching a height of 60 to 90 cm. It features a short, creeping rhizome and produces elongated, lance-shaped fronds that are glossy and dark green in color. This species is not commonly found in gardens.

About the genus

Coniogramme consists of approximately 40 species of ferns that form clumps and can be evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous. These terrestrial ferns thrive in damp, shaded environments, making them ideal for woodland settings.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full shade, Partial shade
Soil type
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, North-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Plant type
Ferns
Habit
Clump forming
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to full height
5-10 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native to
N India to Japan

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid leafy soil in part or full shade with shelter from cold winds. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Pruning
No pruning required, tidy dead or damaged fronds
Propagation
Propagate by spores as soon as ripe, or propagate by division of rhizomes on well-established clumps
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to damage from slugs
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free