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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Asplenium polyodon
Height: 0.8m;  Spread: 0.8m
Peretao, Petako, Sickle spleenwort (Fern)
Hardy in very dry, shady conditions. Interesting foliage and graceful hanging habit.
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