Giant Sword Fern, Aspidium biserratum
Nephrolepis biserrata (Giant Sword Fern) is a large, erect, spreading, evergreen fern forming beautiful mounds of long, narrow, arching fronds that can reach 8 ft. (240 cm). It creates a lush, tropical effect, its tall fronds quickly spreading from horizontal stolons. Native to Florida, Mexico, the West Indies, Central America, South America, Africa, and southeast Asia, Giant Sword Fern is found growing in moist hammocks and swamps. This tropical species is hardy in zones 10-11, where it makes a large accent groundcover and is excellent for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. This is a very tall fern, so best planted toward the back of a garden.
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 8' (90cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Florida |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 8' (90cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Florida |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Nephrolepis biserrata (Giant Sword Fern) do I need for my garden?
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| Nephrolepis biserrata (Giant Sword Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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