Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Hemionitis

Species:

Hemionitis alabamensis

USDA Symbol:

CHAL5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded limestone outcrops

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Fern reproduces by spores; requires consistently moist, humid conditions for spore germination and gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI