Blechnum spicant (Deer Fern)

Discover the structural beauty of the Deer Fern for your garden. Blechnum spicant is a compact, evergreen fern that offers year-round interest in shady spaces.

Key Characteristics

• Displays a neat, tufted form with a mature height of 50cm.
• Features spreading, dark green sterile fronds.
• Produces distinctive upright fertile fronds with narrow pinnae.
• Maintains its elegant appearance throughout all seasons.

Ideal Growing Conditions

This fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. It performs best in full to partial shade, making it a perfect solution for challenging low-light areas of your landscape.

Landscape Uses

• Creates texture in woodland garden beds and borders.
• Functions as a lush, low-maintenance ground cover.
• Adds architectural interest to shaded containers and rock gardens.

How will you use its unique form to enhance your shady garden corners?