Also known as Deer Fern · 60 gardener saves
Blechnum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Blechnum, the genus most gardeners know as deer fern. We track 2 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 2 most-saved Blechnum varieties
Of 2 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Blechnum questions
How many types of Blechnum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Blechnum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 60 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Blechnum grow in?
Across its varieties, Blechnum covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Blechnum bloom?
Most Blechnum varieties bloom in late spring, early spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Blechnum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Blechnum in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
