Spleenwort

Asplenium × gravesii

Spleenwort

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Aspleniaceae
Genus:
Asplenium
Species:
Asplenium × gravesii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded, rocky environments