Wooly Lipfern. yeah. This pretty and felty gray fern is widespread over North America. Clump forming gray fern that rises to about 10″ tall. Very elegant plant most often seen in very well drained somewhat dry sites. Full sun to part shade- protection from the most blasting heat. Light, consistent water in summer. Excellent in containers, troughs where it really does its best. Moderately deer resistant.
Cheilanthes tomentosa
Family: Pteridaceae Genus: Cheilanthes
Plant type: Fern, Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Deer Resistance, Hot Aspects, Low Water/No Water
Sun exposure: Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn5b -10º to -15ºF
Foliage color: Silver/Gray
Foliage season: Evergreen