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Gymnocarpium Species, Limestone Oak Fern, Scented Oak Fern

Gymnocarpiumrobertianum

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Genus

Gymnocarpium (jim-no-KAR-pee-um)

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Species

robertianum (roh-bert-ee-AH-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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tcfromky

Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

The name of this plant, when translated, means: Gymnocarpium: in part Greek for "naked" - robertianum: of Robert.

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