Other Names: Macho Fern, Nephrolepsis
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1-5 ft., max - 6+ ft. |
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Prefers part sun to shade, will tolerate full sun (but fronds may bleach) |
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Moist and sandy soils |
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Moderate |
Use: Groundcover
Bonus: Giant
Sword Fern will spread easily and, if allowed the space, will make
a low maintenance fern bed that is more beautiful than a turf grass
lawn, with a fraction of the maintenance.
**This native fern looks similar to the exotic invasive
fern. Be careful when planting!
Other Names: Erect Sword Fern, Boston Fern**, Hardy Fern**
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2-3.5 ft., max - 4 ft. |
Use in landscape: Groundcover
Why not Tuberous Sword Fern?
The Florida
Exotic Pest Plant Council rates the Tuberous Sword Fern a Category
I invasive exotic pest "known to invade and disrupt native plant
communities." Planting or keeping Tuberous Sword Fern in your yard
contributes to reducing native biodiversity.
**This fern looks very similar to the native sword
fern and is often mistakenly sold under native names such as Macho
and Boston Ferns. Please see the detailed fern photos on the
Fern Comparison Page (under the Miscellaneous) for help in distinguishing
between these native and non-native ferns.