Wright's Flowering Fern

Anemia wrightii

Native to:
Bahamas, Cuba, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Schizaeaceae
Genus:
Anemia
Species:
Anemia wrightii
USDA Symbol:
ANWR4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Reproduces via spores; requires moist, humid conditions for gametophyte development.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI