species 35,918 observations

Ebony Spleenwort

Asplenium platyneuron

Field notes

Supports All

1 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Stathmopoda aenea 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heavy shade
Habit: Arching Clumping Rounded
Plant type: Fern Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.