How much sun does Fee'S Lipfern need?

Fee'S Lipfern grows best in part shade conditions.

Where is Fee'S Lipfern native?

Fee'S Lipfern (Cheilanthes feei) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 22 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Fee'S Lipfern HOA-friendly?

Fee'S Lipfern is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Fee'S Lipfern

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Cheilanthes feei

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Fee'S Lipfern (Cheilanthes feei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

low

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

N/A

Native to

AR, AZ, CA, CO and 22 more states

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Fee'S Lipfern need?: Fee'S Lipfern grows best in part shade conditions.
Where is Fee'S Lipfern native?: Fee'S Lipfern (Cheilanthes feei) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 22 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Fee'S Lipfern HOA-friendly?: Fee'S Lipfern is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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