Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Athyrium

Species:

Athyrium × quaesitum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

As a fern, reproduces via spores rather than seeds. Spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and is typically slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI