Family: Blechnaceae
Genus: Blechnum (BLEK-num) (Info)
Species: penna-marina subsp. alpina
Synonym:Blechnum alpinum
Synonym:Lomaria alpina
Category:
Perennials
Ferns
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Danger:
N/A
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
N/A
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From spores
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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