Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Schizaeaceae

Genus:

Schizaea

Species:

Schizaea pennula

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in open, sunlit areas with poor soil