Greg's Indigenous Plants & Landscapes

Native ferns for moist shady areas...

 

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	Scientific name: Adiantum aethiopicum Common name: Common Maidenhair Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Adiantum hispidulum Common name: Rough Maidenhair Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 2m Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Asplenuium bulbiferum Common name: Hen & Chicken Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 0.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Asplenuium flabellifolium Common name: Necklace Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 30cm Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Asplenuium nidus Common name: Birds Nest Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1.5m Maximum spread: 1.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Blechnum fluviatile Common name: Ray Water Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Blechnum minus Common name: Soft Water Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Blechnum nudum Common name: Fishbone Water Fer Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Blechnum penna-marina Common name: Alpine Water Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seaonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Blechnum wattsii Common name: Hard Water Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Cheilanthes austrotenuifolia Common name: Rock Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal if grafted Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10   Temporarily unavailable
	Scientific name: Cyathea australis Common name: Rough Tree Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Cyathea cooperii Common name: NSW Coin SpottedTree Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Cyathea cunninghamii Common name: Slender Tree Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Dicksonia antarctica Common name: Soft Tree Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10m Maximum spread: 3m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Doodia aspera Common name: Rasp Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 0.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Doodia media Common name: Common Rasp Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 0.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Lastreopsis acuminata Common name: Shiny Shield Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Lastreopsis hispida Common name: Shield Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Microsorum pustulatum Common name: Kangaroo Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: Climbing Maximum spread: Spreading Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pellaea falcata var. falcata Common name: Sickle Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 0.5m Maximum spread: 0.5m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pellaea falcata var. nana Common name: Dwarf Sickle Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 10cm Maximum spread: 30cm Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Polystichum proliferum Common name: Mother Shield Fern Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 2m Maximum spread: 2m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Light to full shade. Preferred aspect: Seasonal Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pteris tremula Common name: Tender Brake Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pteris hendersonii Common name: Feather Brake Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10
	Scientific name: Pteris umbrosa Common name: Jungle Brake Distribution of the species:          Click here to enlarge image Edible: Maximum height: 1m Maximum spread: 1m Drought tolerance: LOW                       HIGH Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils. Preferred aspect: Light to full shade. Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional Comments: Origin: Local native (Melbourne region) Size:        Price:       Quantity:     +10