Wall-rue
Asplenium ruta-muraria
Wall-rue is a small, delicate evergreen fern naturally found growing in the crevices of limestone walls and rocky outcrops, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens or vertical stone features. It prefers alkaline, gritty, well-drained soil in a shaded to semi-shaded position and requires very little watering once established. Avoid rich, moisture-retentive soils and instead mimic its native rocky habitat for best results.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days; Allow Soil To Partially Dry Between Waterings • Mist Or Water Lightly So The Growing Medium Is Barely Moist; Never Allow Roots To Sit In Standing Water
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 18, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)
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