Green Spleenwort
Asplenium viride
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, CO, ID, ME and 11 more states
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Green spleenwort is a delicate, small evergreen fern that forms neat clumps of bright green fronds. This compact native fern stays low to the ground and maintains its attractive appearance year-round in shaded areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Green Spleenwort is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Ferns do not produce flowers or attract pollinators, but they provide shelter and habitat for small insects and spiders. The evergreen fronds offer winter cover for beneficial garden creatures.
Common questions
- How much sun does Green Spleenwort need?
- Green Spleenwort grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Green Spleenwort bloom?
- Green Spleenwort blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Green Spleenwort native?
- Green Spleenwort (Asplenium viride) is native to CA, CO, ID, ME and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- Is Green Spleenwort HOA-friendly?
- Green Spleenwort 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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