Eastern Hayscented Fern
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
- Native to:
- Canada, Prince Edward I., United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © rarecatsnake (iNaturalist #115829479)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Genus:
- Dennstaedtia
- Species:
- Dennstaedtia punctilobula
- USDA Symbol:
- DEPU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Chain-lined geometer moth (Cingilia catenaria), Eversmann's rustic (Actebia fennica), Olethreutes appendiceum
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in forest understory with leaf litter
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Spores require moist, sterile soil and high humidity; no stratification needed.
Pre-treatment: None required
Source: npn.rngr.net