Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Athyrium

Species:

Athyrium appendiculiferum

Growth Characteristics

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

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds. Spore germination requires consistently moist, humid conditions and is typically slow and variable.

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