Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Blechnum

Species:

Blechnum maximum

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

provides shelter for small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Fire-sensitive species; requires moist refugia in fire-prone landscapes.

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Spore germination requires consistently moist conditions and can take several weeks to months.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI