Blechnum spicant
Blechnum spicant
Deer Fern
This NW native, tufted fern has compact, symmetrical, lustrous evergreen fronds. A "Great Plant Pick" for the Pacific Northwest, it is an essential ingredient for the natural woodland garden. Can be used as an accent plant or more generally as a groundcover. (Fern)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Rarely Blooms 18" tall x 2' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial InsectsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Evergreen EvergreenMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Native to NorthWest Native to NorthWestNW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant Pick
Tolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil