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Mexican Fern

Anemiamexicana

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Genus
Anemia (an-NEE-mee-uh)
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Species
mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh)
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Synonym
Ornithopteris mexicana
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Bernardino, California

San Antonio, Texas

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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | neutral

Native to Mexico and Texas.

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frostweed
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Mexican Fern, Anemia mexicana, is Endemic to Texas.

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