Pteridium aquilinum (Braken)
Botanical Information
| Family | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Genus | Pteridium |
| Species | aquilinum |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 40 |
| Height | 90 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 120 - 150 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Easily grows in even moist, sandy soil in full sun to partial shade. |
| Pests | No serious insect or disease problems. |
| Habitat | Woods, pastures and fields. |
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