Mexican Fern

Anemiamexicana

Genus
Anemia (an-NEE-mee-uh)
Species
mexicana (meks-sih-KAY-nuh)
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
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
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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Gardener's Notes:

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

Native to Mexico and Texas.

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

Mexican Fern, Anemia mexicana, is Endemic to Texas.

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