Acrostichum danaeifolium (Giant Leather Fern, Inland Leather Fern, Giant Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Acrostichum |
| Species | danaeifolium |
| Synonyms | Acrostichum excelsum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| References | Brown, S. H., & Cooprider, K. (n.d.). Leatherleaf fern [PDF]. Gainesville: University of Florida. |
| Origin | Native to Florida. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | 4-1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 1-3 m |
| Spread | 1-3 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Good accent for wet areas. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Wetlands, marshes, swamps. |
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