Telmatoblechnum serrulatum
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Swamp Fern
Blechnaceae
Also known as Blechnum serrulatum
Plant Specifics
| Form: | Fern | |
| Size: | 2 - 3 ft tall by 1 - 2 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | NA | |
| Fruit Color: | NA | |
| Phenology: | Winter dormant | |
| Noted for: | Interesting foliage |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Ground cover for moist, shady sites. Also useful in wetland restoration. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Considerations: | Will spread unless contained by physical or environmental limits. Periodic removal of old fronds is recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Propagation: | Division. Spores. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability: | Native nurseries, FNPS plant sales, Specialty providers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Part Shade, Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| (Stays Wet ----- to ----- Somewhat moist, no flooding) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: | Stays Wet ----- to ----- Somewhat moist, no flooding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil or other substrate: | Clay, Loam, Organic material (muck), Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil pH: | Acidic to neutral | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecology
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| Native Habitats: | Marshes, swamps |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 8B 9A 9B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
Comments
| General Comments: | This is one of the most common ferns in central-southern Florida and potentially one of the most beautiful. |