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Sickle Fern

Pellaea falcata var falcata
Sickle Fern
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A rigid clumping fern with shiny dark green fronds. This fern requires moist well-drained soils with root protection and will tolerate dry conditions and some sun. It will grown in semi shade to dappled shade and is a reliable fern for ferneries, rockeries and containers.

Form
Ferns
Height
0.5-1m
Flowering Time
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Part Shade
  • Shade
Water Requirement
Medium
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
Biodiversity Benefits
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/Qld/Tas
Bush Tucker Plant
No