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Cystopteris bulbifera Bulblet fern Bulblet fern has long, narrow, arching fronds that tend to stay low to the ground. Stems initially are pinkish, later fading to green. In addition to producing spores, this fern forms pea-like bulblets on the undersides of the fronds. The bulblets drop off and form new plants.

Sun: part to full shade
Soil: rocky, neutral to alkaline
Moisture: moist to wet
Height: 1-2½ feet
Uses: Plant in the crevices of a rocky slope or on a ledge, where the delicate fronds can droop gracefully downward. The plant goes dormant during dry spells but reemerges when conditions are favorable again.

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