Fern, Hart's Tongue
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Asplenium scolopendrium

  • Large, bright green, evergreen, strap shaped fronds.
  • Forms a compact, tidy clump.
  • Lends a tropical look to a sheltered, shady area.
  • Animal resistant.

Moist, fertile, slightly alkaline soil. Shade. Do not cut back in fall; instead, clean up any dead foliage in spring.

Height: 30-40cm (12-16 in.), Spread: 30-45cm (12-18 in.)

Zone 4
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