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Nephrolepis, Fishtail Fern 'Fancy Frill'

Nephrolepisfalcata

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Genus

Nephrolepis (nef-roh-LEP-iss)

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Species

falcata (fal-KAY-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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pamwil

Baton Rouge, LA | November 2012 | positive

This fern grows well in Denham Springs, La. It dies back in winter and comes back in the spring.

Happy_1

Chicago, IL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

I have had this for 15 years in my side yards. One partial shade one more sun, but I have seen it in full Florida sun. It's beautiful a...Read More

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