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(Myriopteris gracillima)
Lace Lipfern (Myriopteris gracillima)
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Photo by: Ellyne Geurts | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Ellyne Geurts | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-14T20:31:03-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Myriopteris gracillima, commonly known as Lace Lipfern, is an evergreen perennial herb that thrives in the understory of dry, rocky slopes and canyon walls within the arid and semi-arid regions of the Western United States, particularly in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters), forming delicate, lace-like fronds that are highly ornamental. The Lace Lipfern’s fronds are finely dissected, giving them a textured appearance that adds visual interest to shaded garden areas.
Lace Lipfern is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also suitable for shaded borders and as an understory plant in dry woodland settings. This fern prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun in cooler climates to full shade in hotter regions. While it requires minimal water once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Lace Lipfern is relatively low-maintenance, but it should be monitored for pests such as aphids and spider mites.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lace Lipfern is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in challenging conditions, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also suitable for shaded borders and as an understory plant in dry woodland settings. This fern prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun in cooler climates to full shade in hotter regions. While it requires minimal water once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Lace Lipfern is relatively low-maintenance, but it should be monitored for pests such as aphids and spider mites.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Fern
- Height: 1-1.5 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Dry, rocky slopes and canyon walls within arid and semi-arid regions of the Western United States
Other Names
Common Names: Lace Fern, Lace Lip Fern, Chéilanthe Délicate, Myrioptère Délicate
Scientific Names: , Cheilanthes gracillima, Myriopteris gracillima, Allosorus gracillimus, Cheilanthes gracillima var. aberrans, Hemionitis gracillima,
GBIF Accepted Name: Myriopteris gracillima (D.C.Eaton) J.Sm.