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Tunbridge Filmy Fern

Hymenophyllum tunbrigense, Hymenophyllaceae

Zones
7–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect HabitatGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden-scaled Male FernDryopteris affinis
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Hay-scented Buckler FernDryopteris aemula
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Sea SpleenwortAsplenium marinum

Both ferns may compete for optimal light conditions in coastal rock crevices

Uses

Functions

Moisture IndicatorAir Quality MonitorMicrohabitat CreationAncient Woodland Indicator

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory Ailments

Common Questions

What zones does Tunbridge Filmy Fern grow in?

Tunbridge Filmy Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Tunbridge Filmy Fern?

Good companions for Tunbridge Filmy Fern include Golden-scaled Male Fern, Hay-scented Buckler Fern.

Design guilds with Tunbridge Filmy Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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