Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Osmundaceae

Genus:

Osmunda

Species:

Osmunda × ruggii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Virginia, Wisconsin

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers wetland or swampy areas

Germination Information