Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Grammitidaceae

Genus:

Adenophorus

Species:

Adenophorus epigaeus

USDA Symbol:

ADEP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to moist forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores rather than seeds; spores require high humidity and sterile conditions for successful germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI