Blechnum occidentale

Swamp Fern, Hammock Fern

Family: Blechnaceae Blechna


Type Perennial, fern
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 10B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color None
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, woodland garden
Height 9" to 24" / 25cm to 60cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing