Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Gymnocarpium

Species:

Gymnocarpium robertianum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers limestone-rich environments