Fee'S Lipfern
Cheilanthes feei
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
WI
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Cheilanthes feei is a small, drought-tolerant fern that forms compact clumps of delicate, finely divided fronds. This evergreen fern thrives in partial shade and rocky or well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for dry shade areas where other plants struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fee'S Lipfern is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
As a fern, it does not produce flowers or attract pollinators, but provides shelter and nesting material for small wildlife and insects.
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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