Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Dennstaedtiaceae

Genus:

Dennstaedtia

Species:

Dennstaedtia cicutaria

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

golden, yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Puerto Rico

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors