Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Athyrium

Species:

Athyrium × satsumense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 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:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spore germination is complex and typically not relevant for most gardeners as ferns are propagated by division.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI