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Asplenium platyneuron Ebony spleenwort Ebony spleenwort is a relatively small fern with a narrow, spiky appearance. Its glossy blackish stems are the source of the "ebony" in its name. It thrives in rocky, poor soil and can tolerate more sun than most ferns. The fronds are evergreen.

Sun: light shade to part shade
Soil: well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline
Moisture: moist-dry to moist
Height: 8-18 inches
Uses: Plant in a rock garden or as a border. Combine with wide-leaved plants for contrast.

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