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 24" wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantEvergreen Evergreen
May Naturalize May NaturalizeNative to NorthWest Native to NorthWest
NW Great Plant Pick NW Great Plant PickTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil