Southern Sword Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia)

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Plant Habit:	Fern
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height:	24 inches - 36 inches
Plant Spread:	24 inches - 36 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen
Underground structures:	Rhizome
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic
Uses:	Groundcover Will Naturalize
Propagation: Other methods:	Division Stolons and runners Other: Tuber
Containers:	Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Sep 13, 2011 10:14 AM concerning plant:

The Southern Sword fern is found in woodland areas of the U.S. from zone 8 through zone 10. The fronds are 2 1/2 inches in width and grow to 3 feet in length with many leaflets on each side of the rachis. This fern is an introduced species here in Florida and it is considered a category 1 invasive; it forms dense stands that quickly displace native species. Spores on the underside of the leaves are dispersed by the wind, but this plant also spreads by underground runners.

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Nephrolepis Southern Sword Fern (Nephrolepis cordifolia)