Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Cystopteris

Species:

Cystopteris tennesseensis

USDA Symbol:

CYTE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Often found in limestone-rich areas

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces via spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and produces gametophyte stage before sporophyte development.