Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum
Bracken fern thrives in partial shade with consistently moist, acidic soil. This hardy native fern can be aggressive and spread rapidly through underground rhizomes, so plant with consideration for space. Best suited for woodland gardens and naturalized areas rather than formal landscapes.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4.5 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 72″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 11, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Michel PANSIOT (cc-by-sa)
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