Arborvitae Fern is not a true fern but a slow-growing prehistoric semi-evergreen perennial. The thick scaly frond-like foliage on erect stems that forms a dense matting groundcover have margins that are partially transparent. Prefers part shade and rich well-drained soils.
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| Height: | 0.5' - 1.5' | 
| Spread: | 1’ - 2’ | 
| Spacing: | 1.5’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 6 - 9 | 
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| Bloom Color: | N/A | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Cannot tolerate standing water.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hosta, Speedwell, Solomon’s Seal
IMAGE: Kenraiz, Selaginella braunii kz1, CC BY-SA 3.0
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
