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Blechnum serrulatum

 
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Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Blechnum (BLEK-num) (Info)
Species: serrulatum (ser-yoo-LAY-tum) (Info)

Category:
Ferns

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
N/A

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From spores

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive MotherNature4 On Oct 28, 2004, MotherNature4 from Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:

The common Swamp fern is also called Saw Fern because of the fine serrations along the pinnae margins. The sori are arranged in two lines parallel to the mid vein of each pinna.

It is a most attractive fern with erect, bright green fronds. The new fronds are coppery pink.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Bartow, Florida
Islamorada, Florida
Sebring, Florida
Houston, Texas
Spring, Texas
Tomball, Texas



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