Northeastern Bracken
Pteridium aquilinum
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Western Bracken Fern, Bracken Fern |
| Plant Family: | Dennstaedtiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Ferns |
| Fruit Timing: | Spores mature July to September |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |