In addition to spores, Bulblet Fern produces tiny bulbils along its fronds. These bulbils can fall to the ground and grow into new plants, giving the fern a unique propagation advantage.
Features long, delicate, arching fronds that can reach up to 3 feet, creating a soft, airy look in shady woodland gardens.
Thanks to its bulbils, this fern can spread quickly in the right conditions, making it great for naturalizing shady, moist sites.
Like other ferns, Bulblet Fern belongs to an ancient plant lineage that dates back over 350 million years.
In addition to spores, Bulblet Fern produces tiny bulbils along its fronds. These bulbils can fall to the ground and grow into new plants, giving the fern a unique propagation advantage.
Features long, delicate, arching fronds that can reach up to 3 feet, creating a soft, airy look in shady woodland gardens.
Thanks to its bulbils, this fern can spread quickly in the right conditions, making it great for naturalizing shady, moist sites.
Like other ferns, Bulblet Fern belongs to an ancient plant lineage that dates back over 350 million years.
Bloom: late summer to early fall
Habitats: lower ledges and crevices of cliffs; mossy boulders of rocky woodlands; messy stone walls; rocky banks of streams; rocky ravines
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to consistently moist
Plant type (height): fern (0.5 to 2 feet)
Requirements: light shade to medium shade
Soil: rocky ground with a thin layer of organic material
