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Cheilanthes lanosa

Hairy lipfern

Hairy Lip Fern is a smaller statured fern that is still tough enough to thrive in in shade areas. At only 6 to 8" tall, this diminutive fern forms a dense, compact, spreading mound that is enhanced by its delicately textured, olive-green fronds. Perfect respite for woodland critters when grouped.


Height
6-8 Inches

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Spread
12-15 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group
Low Perennials
Exposure
Filtered Shade
Shade
Sun
Soil
Well-drained
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Dry
Habitat Collection
Dry Shade
Uses
Border
Container
Ground cover
Mass plant
Rock garden
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
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New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Oklahoma
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South Carolina
Tennessee
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West Virginia
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