Island Goldback Fern
Pityrogramma chrysophylla
- Native to:
- Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Pteridaceae
- Genus:
- Pityrogramma
- Species:
- Pityrogramma chrysophylla
- USDA Symbol:
- PICH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- 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 organic matter-rich environments