Golden Lipfern
Hemionitis bonariensis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Galápagos, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Hemionitis
- Species:
- Hemionitis bonariensis
- USDA Symbol:
- CHBO5
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- 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 or semi-shaded areas