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Asplenium scolopendrium
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Hart's tongue fernPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Aspleniaceae
- Height: 60cmSpread: 60cm
- Hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Soil
Boggy / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
The evergreen hart's tongue fern, Asplenium scolopendrium, grows wild in shaded areas, often forming large drifts beneath trees among rocks and streams where its upright pointed 'tongues' contrast strikingly with the softer shapes of damp-loving wild flowers. In gardens, the plants are good for shaded wild areas, and are also invaluable for year round interest among shrubs or other shade and moisture loving perennials.
Once planted, Asplenium scolopendrium grows slowly and needs little attention apart from annual mulching and tidying in spring. Learn more in our grow guide for Ferns. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Explore other Asplenium varieties:
- Asplenium nidus 'Osaka'
- Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum Bolton's Nobile'
- Asplenium trichomanes
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Asplenium ‘Scolopendrium’ and wildlife
Asplenium ‘Scolopendrium’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Asplenium ‘Scolopendrium’ poisonous?
Asplenium ‘Scolopendrium’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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