1000 Hardy Tongue Fern Spores Seeds

Add Hardy Tongue Fern to your garden for a touch of unique greenery that thrives in cool, shady spots!

Hardy Tongue Fern (Asplenium scolopendrium), also known as Hart's Tongue Fern, is a unique evergreen fern featuring long, tongue-shaped fronds with a glossy green appearance. Ideal for shaded gardens, rockeries, and woodland settings, this fern adds texture and year-round interest to any landscape.

It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Hardy Tongue Fern is easy to grow and perfect for creating lush, green ground cover in cool, shaded areas.

Growing Information:

• Season: Sow spores indoors year-round or outdoors in spring.
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Height: 12-24 inches
• Environment: Prefers shade to partial shade.
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Temperature: Thrives in cool to moderate climates.
• Germination: Can take several weeks to months; requires patience.
• Light Required: Low light; avoid direct sunlight.
• Depth: Surface sow spores without covering; they need light to germinate.
• Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist; do not allow it to dry out.
• Plant Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart for optimal growth.

Growing Instructions for Hardy Tongue Fern

1. Location: Plant in partial to full shade, ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders.

2. Soil: Use moist, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter; slightly acidic to neutral pH is best.

3. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

4. Spacing: Space 12-18 inches apart for good air circulation.

5. Temperature: Thrives in USDA zones 5-9; tolerates light frost but not extreme cold.

6. Mulching: Apply organic mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.

7. Maintenance: Minimal care; remove dead fronds in spring to encourage new growth.

8. Fertilizing: Lightly fertilize in spring with balanced, slow-release fertilizer or compost.

9. Propagation: Propagate by spores or division in spring; keep spores moist until germination.

10. Pests and Diseases: Watch for slugs and snails; maintain good air circulation.