Myriopteris Species, Hairy Lipfern

Myriopterislanosa

Species
lanosa (LAN-oh-suh)
Synonym
Allosorus lanosus
Cheilanthes lanosa
Hemionitis lanosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Joplin, MO | March 2015 | positive

Here in Missouri, the Hairy Lip fern is found on rocky ledges that are often very dry through parts of the year. It is a very pleasing da...Read More

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | neutral

Native to the eastern-half of the United States, including Texas (except for the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, ...Read More

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