Tongue Fern

Range

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer

Ground covers

Light

Part shade Dappled shade Full shade

Moisture

Well drained

Soil

Rocky Sand Loam Clay

Soil pH

Acid Neutral Alkaline

Drought tolerant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Resists

Heavy shade Rabbits

Habit

Creeping Mounding Prostrate

Plant type

Fern Ground cover

From NC State Extension.