Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium × watertonense

USDA Symbol:

BOWA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 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 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats with minimal disturbance

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Botrychium species have complex mycorrhizal associations and spore germination is extremely difficult in cultivation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI