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Ebony Spleenwort

Asplenium platyneuron, Aspleniaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Northern Sea OatsChasmanthium latifolium
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Large-Flowered BellwortUvularia grandiflora
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Kahili GingerHedychium gardnerianum

Invasive kahili ginger forms dense stands that shade out native fern species

Uses

Functions

Ground Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Ebony Spleenwort grow in?

Ebony Spleenwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Ebony Spleenwort?

Good companions for Ebony Spleenwort include Northern Sea Oats, Large-Flowered Bellwort.

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