Giant Leather Fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium) gift well-drained soil and full sun

well-drained soil and full sun

offering durability

The flowers attract many butterflies

Larval Host Plant for White Peacock butterfly

Moisture tolerance: lightly moist to dry

Giant Leather Fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium) gift well-drained soil and full sunGiant Leather Fern (Acrostichum danaeifolium) is a dramatic, perennial fern that adds bold texture and greenery to wet landscapes. Growing to an impressive height of 6 to 12 feet with a spread of 5 to 10 feet, this striking plant thrives in moist, aquatic soils, such as clay, loam, sand, or organic muck. Requiring part shade, it flourishes in areas with consistent moisture but is not drought tolerant, making it ideal for swampy or water adjacent