Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Blechnaceae

Genus:

Sadleria

Species:

Sadleria souleyetiana

USDA Symbol:

SASO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian volcanic slopes