Nephrolepis exaltata ~ Boston Fern, Sword Fern blue-green-leaf feathery foliage

feathery foliage

flowers best in part sun and rich moist well-drained soils

IMAGE: Sten Porse

leaf miner

but intolerant of frost

Nephrolepis exaltata ~ Boston Fern, Sword Fern blue-green-leaf feathery foliageBoston Fern is a tall upright evergreen fern with a spreading habit that is a popular houseplant. The sword shaped fronds begin to graceful arch with age. Best grown in part sun and well drained soils. Type: Fern Height: 2 3 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Scale, slugs, and white fly can be occasional problems. LANDSCAPE