Leatherleaf Goldback Fern

Pityrogramma austroamericana

Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Pteridaceae
Genus:
Pityrogramma
Species:
Pityrogramma austroamericana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Native Range

United States: Hawaii, Puerto Rico

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:
native to tropical and subtropical regions