Western Sword Fern
Hardy evergreen fern forming a large clump of erect, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green fronds to 100cm. Can grow in damp or dry soils when established.
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Western Sword Fern
Hardy evergreen fern forming a large clump of erect, narrowly lance-shaped, dark green fronds to 100cm. Can grow in damp or dry soils when established.
aspect | shade to semi-shade |
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evergreen? | evergreen |
height & spread | H to 120cm, S to 100cm in 3 years |
Soil | dry to moist |
availability | Readily available |
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