Blechnum chilense, Chilean Hard Fern drought-tolerant ' and only offensive when

' and only offensive when encountered in large numbers

Mature size: 12 x 12 ft in 10 years

orange-brown

It can also be a charming groundcover

In advantageous circumstances

Blechnum chilense, Chilean Hard Fern drought-tolerant ' and only offensive whenEmerging in late spring, initial growth is a rich orange bronze later becoming dark green. The fronds are especially wide with interesting, enlivening crinkled pinnae or leaflets. Semi evergreen, it benefits in colder climates by leaving the fronds as a mulch in winter. This is a rhizomatous spreader with 34 foot fronds! It will assume mighty proportions if its soil is a rich, moist humus. Minimum temperature: 0 F