Diplazium esculentum/Vegetable Fern

Lush green foliage during the warm months of the year
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Lush green foliage during the warm months of the year	Makes an excellent ground cover for most of the year	Close-up of fronds
Excellent fern for conservatory plantings


Scientific Name:	Diplazium esculentum
Common Name:	Vegetable Fern
Plant Type:	Evergreen
Leaf Type:	Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:	8, 9, 10, 11 Determine Your Zone
Height:	5-8 feet
Spread:	3 -5 feet
Light Exposure:	Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Fast
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes
Comments:	This oriental fern is grown for its fronds which are edible and said to be quite tasty. Killed to ground with freezing temperatures.