Cheilanthes lanosa (Hairy Lip Fern) Hardiness Zone_5a with a strong preference for

with a strong preference for sandy

This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep

upright spreading shrub

The heart-shaped leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall colour

with spikes of white

Cheilanthes lanosa (Hairy Lip Fern) Hardiness Zone_5a with a strong preference forThe hairy lip fern, while appearing fragile, is remarkably resilient. As one of the more straightforward xeric ferns to cultivate, it features olive to bluish fronds covered in fine hairs, growing upright in clusters up to eight inches tall. This fern is highly durable, drought resistant, and thrives well in conditions ranging from full sun to partial shade.