Botrypus virginianus
Virginia Rattlesnake Fern
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Shop Available BotrypusItem #: 15115
Zones: 4a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 10" tall
Culture: Part Sun to Light Shade
Origin: Australia, Central America, Eurasia, South America, United States, West Indies - Caribbean
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
(aka: Botrychium virginianum) We have had a love affair with the native rattlesnake fern, Botrypus virginianus, and over the decades have found them very easy to grow in the garden. Sadly, they are almost impossible to propagate, and subsequently are rarely commercialized, despite being native in virtually every continental state (apologies to Utah and New Mexico). A piece of property being developed near us had an extraordinarily large population that was scheduled for the development bulldozer, so we were allowed to rescue plants to share. These fascinating deciduous, solitary ferns emerge early spring with both fertile and sterile fronds arising together. They remain looking good through most of the summer before finally going dormant. Well-drained, moderate to average moisture soils work best.
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Genus: Botrypus
Leaf Color: Green
Garden Themes: Fairy Garden Plants , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Dwarf Plants , Florida Native Plants , Georgia native plants , North American Native Plants , North Carolina Native Plants , Texas Native Plants , Tony's Favorites , United States Native Plants