Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Ceratopteris

Species:

Ceratopteris pteridoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia, Louisiana

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shallow, stagnant waters