// SPECIES PROFILE · PERENNIAL · NATIVE

Star cloak fern

Notholaena standleyi

Star cloak fern (Notholaena standleyi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 1"–10".

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to AR, CO, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10a
Mature size: 1"–10"
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Star cloak fern (Notholaena standleyi) — *Notholaena standleyi* — Star cloak fern. Photo by Mike via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Star cloak fern (Notholaena standleyi) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Mature size 1"–10". 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, star cloak fern pairs naturally with: Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).