Green Spleenwort
Asplenium viride
Last reviewed: June 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
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.
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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