Woolly Filmy Fern
Hymenophyllum lanatum
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Hymenophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Hymenophyllum
- Species:
- Hymenophyllum lanatum
- USDA Symbol:
- HYLA3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
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:
- prefers shaded, humid environments