Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair spleenwort fern, Waterwort, Common spleenwort, English maidenhair, Green spleenwort
Asplenium Asplenium
A. trichomanes - A. trichomanes is a small spleenwort fern forming long and narrow fronds, gradually tapering towards the tip.
Asplenium trichomanes is: Semi evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Sometimes affected by rust in damp winters.
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Division, Spores
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Asplenium trichomanes (Maidenhair spleenwort fern) will reach a height of 2ft 6in and a spread of 2ft 6in after 5-10 years.
Roof terrace, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Underplanting, Architectural, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage, and can be sensitive to fungicides. If planted inside under glass, plant in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moder
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Asplenium trichomanes
Maidenhair spleenwort fern, Waterwort, Common spleenwort, English maidenhair, Green spleenwort
Asplenium Asplenium
A. trichomanes - A. trichomanes is a small spleenwort fern forming long and narrow fronds, gradually tapering towards the tip.
Semi evergreen
Arching, Clump-forming, Spreading
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Dark-green in All seasons
Sometimes affected by rust in damp winters.
Dead or damaged fronds should be removed.
Division, Spores
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Asplenium trichomanes (Maidenhair spleenwort fern) will reach a height of 2ft 6in and a spread of 2ft 6in after 5-10 years.
Roof terrace, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Containers, Underplanting, Architectural, Coastal, Low Maintenance, Foliage only
Plant outdoors in humus-rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Bright mid-day sun can cause damage, and can be sensitive to fungicides. If planted inside under glass, plant in a mix of equal parts loam, coarse leaf mould, sharp sand and charcoal. Water moder
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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Hart's tongue ferns contrast well with more feathery ferns, that toleratedry shade.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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