Myriopteris Species, Fairyswords, Lindheimer's Lip Fern

Myriopterislindheimeri

Species
lindheimeri (lind-HY-mer-ee)
Synonym
Allosorus lindheimeri
Cheilanthes albida
Cheilanthes lindheimeri
Hemionitis lindheimeri
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
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:

Rio Rico, Arizona

Austin, Texas

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Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2006 | neutral

This fern has thick cinnamon brown scales beneath and is silvery green above. It gets grows to about 6" at lower elevations and about 11"...Read More

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