Bradley's Spleenwort
Asplenium bradleyi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AL, AR, GA, IL and 15 more states
Bradley's spleenwort is a small, evergreen fern that forms neat clumps in shaded areas. It grows slowly and maintains a compact, tidy appearance year-round with delicate, divided fronds.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bradley's Spleenwort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
Wildlife value
As a fern, it does not produce flowers or attract pollinators, but provides shelter for small insects and adds structural diversity to native plant communities.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bradley's Spleenwort need?
- Bradley's Spleenwort grows best in part shade conditions.
- Where is Bradley's Spleenwort native?
- Bradley's Spleenwort (Asplenium bradleyi) is native to AL, AR, GA, IL and 15 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Bradley's Spleenwort HOA-friendly?
- Bradley's Spleenwort is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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