Gastoniella chaerophylla

Gastoniella chaerophylla

Native to:
Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Cuba | Galápagos | Haiti | Jamaica | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Paraguay | Uruguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Gastoniella
Species:
Gastoniella chaerophylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 2-3 months to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

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