Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Athyrium

Species:

Athyrium interjectum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

90 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 rather than seeds; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and can be slow and irregular.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI