Parsley Fern

Cryptogramma crispa

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Cryptogramma
Species:
Cryptogramma crispa
USDA Symbol:
CRCR16

Growth Characteristics

Height:
25 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained acidic soil
pH:
5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
moderate moisture
Notes:
commonly found in mountainous regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Fern propagated by spores; requires moist, shaded conditions and sterile medium for successful spore germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI