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American climbing fern

Lygodium palmatum

American climbing fern (Lygodium palmatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 4'–10'.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 24 U.S. states, including AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–11b
Mature size
4'–10'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
American climbing fern (Lygodium palmatum)
Lygodium palmatum — American climbing fern. Photo by Jhapeman via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American climbing fern (Lygodium palmatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–11b. Mature size 4'–10'.

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, american climbing fern pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sunchoke / Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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