Maiden Fern

Thelypteris ×invisa

Native to:
Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Pteridophyta | - Ferns
Family:
Thelypteridaceae
Genus:
Thelypteris
Species:
Thelypteris ×invisa
USDA Symbol:
THIN4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers wetland or marshy areas