Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Pteridaceae

Genus:

Hemionitis

Species:

Hemionitis densa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Quebec

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 environments