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New mexico cliff fern

Woodsia neomexicana

New mexico cliff fern (Woodsia neomexicana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–10b. Mature size 6"–1'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to AZ, CO, NM, OK, SD, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10b
Mature size: 6"–1'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

New mexico cliff fern (Woodsia neomexicana) — *Woodsia neomexicana* — New mexico cliff fern. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Rosario Douglas, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Rosario Douglas.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

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, new mexico cliff fern pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera).