Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Blechnum

Species:

Blechnum proliferum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shelter for small invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spore germination requires humid conditions and can take several weeks to months to produce visible gametophytes.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI