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Selaginella willdenovii/Peacock Fern
Peacock fern makes an excellent hanging basket subject
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Scientific Name:
Selaginella willdenovii
Common Name:
Peacock Fern
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
10-15 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
This high climbing plant is generally grown as a hanging basket where not winter hardy. It has leafless stems with side branches that have medium green leaves that become pinkish yellow or plum with a metallic blue sheen as they mature. It is a deer tolerant plant. Does not do well in hot, afternoon sun.