| General Description | Asplenium scolopendrium or Hart's-tongue Fern is a low maintenance rhizomatous, fern with bright green, tongue-shaped, leathery, evergreen leaves. |
| Shape | Small, tufted fern. |
| Landscape | Thrives in woodland and shade gardens. Works well in shady areas of limestone rock gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by spores in mid to late summer or by division in spring. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full or partial shade in a moist but well-drained, humus rich soil. Avoid bright mid-day sun, as it can cause damage. May be sensitive to fungicides. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases. In poorly drained soils, root rot can become an issue. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are rich green, arching fronds 30-75 cm in length. The spores are borne in the conspicuous transverse stripes beneath the fronds. |
| Flower Description | Non-flowering, but produces spores. |
