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(Woodsia alpina)
Alpine Woodsia (Woodsia alpina)
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Photo by: Maria Pilar Martinez | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Attribution: Maria Pilar Martinez (cc-by-sa) | Rights Holder: Maria Pilar Martinez | Publisher: PlantNet | Date Created: 2020-08-28T17:02:16Z | Title: Woodsia alpina (Bolton) Gray: leaf | Notes: |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Woodsia alpina, commonly known as Alpine Woodsia, is a deciduous perennial herb that thrives in the rocky crevices and slopes of mountainous regions, as well as in boreal forests and subarctic tundra across the Northern Hemisphere Europe. It is a small fern, reaching only 0.2-0.5 feet (0.06-0.2 meters) in height and about 0.2 feet (0.06 meters) in width, with a delicate appearance characterized by its finely divided fronds and a somewhat tufted growth habit.
Alpine Woodsia is valued for its hardiness and ability to grow in challenging mountain environments, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens and shaded woodland settings. It adds a touch of elegance to the garden with its intricate foliage, especially when planted in groups. Gardeners appreciate its low maintenance requirements and its preference for cooler climates. While it does best in part shade or full shade, it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, provided they have good drainage. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can be sensitive to air pollution and may struggle in urban environments.CC BY-SA 4.0
Alpine Woodsia is valued for its hardiness and ability to grow in challenging mountain environments, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens and shaded woodland settings. It adds a touch of elegance to the garden with its intricate foliage, especially when planted in groups. Gardeners appreciate its low maintenance requirements and its preference for cooler climates. While it does best in part shade or full shade, it is adaptable to a range of soil conditions, provided they have good drainage. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases or pests, but it can be sensitive to air pollution and may struggle in urban environments.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Fern
- Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.08-0.2 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
the rocky crevices and slopes of mountainous regions, as well as in boreal forests and subarctic tundra across the Northern Hemisphere Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Alpine Cliff Fern, Alpine Cliffbrake, Northern Woodsia, Alpen-Wimperfarn, Woodsie Alpine
Scientific Names: , Woodsia alpina, Woodsia hyperborea, Woodsia ilvensis subsp. alpina, Polypodium hyperboreum, Woodsia intermedia, Acrostichum alpinum, Woodsia alpina var. bellii, Woodsia ilvensis var. alpina, Acrostichum hyperboreum
GBIF Accepted Name: Woodsia alpina (Bolton) Gray