Western Bracken Fern
Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae
Western Bracken Fern grows in full sun to shade and prefers dry to moist acidic soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Western Bracken Fern
Western Bracken Fern growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to shade, soil conditions listed as Dry to moist acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.0-6.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Western Bracken Fern as 30-90 days from spores, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Western Bracken Fern (Pteridium aquilinum var. pubescens) is listed in the Dennstaedtiaceae family and categorized as a fern with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0765
- Family
- Dennstaedtiaceae
- Plant type
- Fern
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Western Bracken Fern is listed for full sun to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry to moist acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to shade
- Soil
- Dry to moist acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.0-6.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from spores and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from spores
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.