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Wavy scaly cloakfern

Astrolepis sinuata

Wavy scaly cloakfern (Astrolepis sinuata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b.

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Family
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Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AZ, GA, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 4a–10b
Mature size
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Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
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Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Wavy scaly cloakfern (Astrolepis sinuata)
Astrolepis sinuata — Wavy scaly cloakfern. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Wavy scaly cloakfern (Astrolepis sinuata) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 4a–10b. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, wavy scaly cloakfern pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina).

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