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Moss, Ferns & Cryptogams
paulsiu

Native fern that works in alkaline soil

paulsiu
12 years ago

Hi

I live in Northern IL and like to grown some ferns. Unfortunately, the soil around me has a PH of 7.5 and many ferns apparently like acidic soil. I was wondering if anyone know of native ferns to IL that don't mind alkaline soils.

Thanks.

Paul

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