Ebony SpleenwortAsplenium platyneuron
Ebony Spleenwort is a small woodland fern that is a Minnesota species of Special Concern. It has a shiny, brown-red stem and evergreen leaves that emerge from a short rhizome.
USDA symbol: ASPL
General Information
| Plant Type | Fern |
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| Height | 8 inches |
| Light Exposure | Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Green |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
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| General Resilience | 5 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: None Known
| Bloom Months | April to May |
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Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden |
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| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
Range
| County | Dakota, Fillmore, Houston, Wabasha, Winona |
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