Ferns
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Kupukupu' (Sword Fern)
Nephrolepis cordifolia
Also known as Kupukupu / Sword Fern
Size
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About This Plant
Nephrolepis cordifolia 'Kupukupu' (Sword Fern), 'Kupukupu', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
An ornamental fern , graceful fronded foliage for shaded woodland gardens. Many are PNW natives or near-natives.
Part shade to full shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture and humus-rich soil. Most resent direct hot sun and dry conditions.
For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Nephrolepis cordifolia
- Common name
- Kupukupu / Sword Fern
- Lifecycle
- Tender perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 12-24 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Non-flowering
- Foliage color
- Green
- Indoor light
- Medium light
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: None documented
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