Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Dennstaedtiaceae

Genus:

Hypolepis

Species:

Hypolepis punctata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors