Geranium_gem's Garden
Asplenium scolopendrium
Genus: Asplenium.
Species: Asplenium scolopendrium.
Asplenium scolopendrium
Hart's tongue fern / horse tongue
H 0.75m x S 0.6m
Position: partial shade
Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil
Rate of growth: average
Hardiness: fully hardy
A lovely, evergreen fern that is both eye-catching and versatile. Each spring fresh new tongue-like fronds unfurl, creating upright clumps which look super dotted through a woodland floor. It is also valuable for adding vertical interest towards the front of a partially shaded border or for underplanting established trees and shrubs. Once established, it becomes more tolerant of dry soil.
Garden care: Plant into soil that has been improved with organic matter and water regularly during the growing season. Do not allow the soil or compost to dry out until the plant has become established. Tatty or damaged fronds can be removed in early spring as or just before the new growth emerges.
Bought May 2013
