Spleenwort

Asplenium × wherryi

Spleenwort

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, 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 outcrops and forested areas