Blechnum spicant is a species of fern known by the common names deer fern or hard fern. It is native to Europe and western North America. Like some other Blechnum it has two types of leaves. The sterile leaves have flat, wavy-margined leaflets, while the fertile leaves have much narrower leaflets. Deer fern is a major understory plant in most moist coniferous forests in our region.
Light Requirements: Part Shade, Full Shade
Water Requirements: Moist, Seasonally Wet
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Growth Rate: Slow
Spreads: No
Wildlife Support: Birds or Mammals
Fire Resistant: Yes
Edible: No
Mature Height: 1-3ft
Mature Width: 2ft
