Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Asplenium

Species:

Asplenium viride

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, rocky, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers limestone or basic substrates

Germination Information