Hairy Brackenfern

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Hairy Brackenfern (Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens) is a native fern that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in meadows and woodlands and slopes, at elevations from 0-10000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Fern

Size

3 ft Tall

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Meadows, woodlands and slopes

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Coastal Strand, Foothill Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies