Cheilanthes fendleri
An evergreen fern with mid-green fronds which have undersides covered in white to rusty brown scales. Unfurling fronds often look curled or distorted and appear silvery-grey due to a covering of fine hairs
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Neutral, AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Grey Silver Brown | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver Brown | |||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver Brown | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver Brown |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Pteridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
Cheilanthes are typically evergreen ferns, producing dense clumps of small fronds on shiny, often black, stalks
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C & S USA, N Mex.
How to grow
Cultivation
A dryland species which prefers good drainage, especially over winter, and a sunny or lightly shaded position. See how to grow ferns for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division or spores
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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