Queen's-Veil Maiden Fern
Thelypteris quelpaertensis
- Native to:
- Austria, Azores, Belgium, Canada, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Føroyar, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Madeira, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine, United States
GBIF: Walter Fertig
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Thelypteridaceae
- Genus:
- Thelypteris
- Species:
- Thelypteris quelpaertensis
- USDA Symbol:
- THQU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 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
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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 shaded forest floors