Microlepia strigosa
Hay-scented Fern, Lace Fern, Rigid Lace Fern.
Family |
Dennstaedtiaceae |
Genus |
Microlepia |
Species |
strigosa |
Category |
Perennials, Ferns |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H4 |
Temperature (°C) |
- 10 to - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
14 to 23 |
Height |
0.5 - 1 m |
Spread |
0.5 - 1 m |
General Description |
Semi-evergreen fern with narrow, dark green fronds. |
Landscape |
City and courtyard gardens, conservatories, and greenhouses. |
Cultivation |
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Recommended it be grown indoors/under glass in cooler climates. |
Shape |
Clump forming. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
No notable pests or diseases. |
Habitat |
Forests, 100 - 1000 m above sea level. |
Notable Specimens |
Chelsea Physic Garden, London, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division in spring. |