Botanical profile
Phyllitis scolopendrium
Latin name
Phyllitis scolopendrium
Common name
Centipede, Deer's Tongue
Family
Aspleniaceae
Phyllitis scolopendrium is an evergreen fern with smooth, ribbon-like foliage of a bright, glossy green. Its entire, tongue-shaped fronds provide a strong graphic contrast in shaded scenes. Very hardy, it thrives in cool, rich soils and forms beautiful, simple, calm, and structuring clumps all year round.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
4
Exposure
Partial shade to shade
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Flower color
Without flowering (fern)
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
18" (45.5 cm)
Width
18" (45.5 cm)
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