Swamp Fern
Blechnum serrulatum

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

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

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

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting