Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Genus: Pteridium (Ter-id-ee-um) (Info)
Species: esculentum (es-kew-LEN-tum) (Info)
Synonym:Pteridium aquilinum var. esculentum
Synonym:Pteridium esculenta
Synonym:Pteris esculenta
Category:
Perennials
Ferns
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
N/A
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Soil pH requirements:
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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