Bluntleaf Hayscented Fern
Dennstaedtia obtusifolia
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Central American Pacific Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Genus:
- Dennstaedtia
- Species:
- Dennstaedtia obtusifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- DEOB3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested, shaded environments