Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Aspleniaceae

Genus:

Woodsia

Species:

Woodsia neomexicana

USDA Symbol:

WONE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in crevices of rocky slopes

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern propagation typically by spores; requires moist, shaded conditions for gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI