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Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristata’


Crested Hart’s-tongue Fern

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 9.010.120


This variety of Hart’s-tongue Fern has pleated, tongue-shaped, leathery, bright green fronds. Plants form low clumps, best suited to the rock garden or for edging in a moist woodland garden. Excellent drainage is required, and a limestone-based soil is best. Mulch around the plants with compost to keep soil moisture even. Evergreen.

Further details for
Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristata’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
Height
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow












Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristata’


Crested Hart’s-tongue Fern

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 9.010.120


This variety of Hart’s-tongue Fern has pleated, tongue-shaped, leathery, bright green fronds. Plants form low clumps, best suited to the rock garden or for edging in a moist woodland garden. Excellent drainage is required, and a limestone-based soil is best. Mulch around the plants with compost to keep soil moisture even. Evergreen.

Further details for
Asplenium scolopendrium ‘Cristata’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Woodland
Flower Head Size
Height
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow