Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Ophioglossaceae

Genus:

Botrychium

Species:

Botrychium spathulatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Michigan, Montana, Wisconsin, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers undisturbed habitats with organic matter