Astrolepis Species, Cochise Scaly Cloakfern, Narrow Cloak Fern

Astrolepiscochisensis

Genus
Astrolepis (ass-troh-LEP-iss)
Species
cochisensis (ko-chee-SEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
over 9.1 (very alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
3
neutrals
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
X
Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) | August 2009 | neutral

This fern is olive green above and has brownish scales beneath on the tall narrow fronds which get to 9" long and 1/2" wide. It grows in ...Read More

C
El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2008 | neutral

Native to Mexico (Aguascalientes, Baja California, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and Zac...Read More

F
Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

Cochise Scaly Cloakfern Astrolepis cochisensis is native to Texas and other States.

Featured
Scorpion Fly
(Panorpa communis)
Brown Pelican
(Pelecanus occidentalis)
Featured
Scorpion Fly
(Panorpa communis)
Brown Pelican
(Pelecanus occidentalis)