Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium robustum

USDA Symbol:

BORO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Ferns reproduce via spores, not seeds. Botrychium spores require mycorrhizal fungi for germination and development of the underground gametophyte phase, which can take several years.