Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Schizaeaceae

Genus:

Lygodium

Species:

Lygodium japonicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas

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:

thrives in forested, humid environments