About
Botrychium lunaria is a fern native to Britain, predominantly located in the northern and western regions. It features a solitary, leathery frond that can reach lengths of up to 20 cm, characterized by its fan-shaped lobes. In summer, it develops a branched spike that bears small, round sporangia, which contain the spores.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Found naturally in a range of dryish habitats including grassland, sand dunes, rock ledges and slag heaps. Needs well-drained soil, ideally in semi-shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by spores
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free