Pteridium aquilinum
Bracken Fern, Bracken, Brake Fern
Family: Dennstaedtiaceae Dennstadtia
| Type | Fern |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 7A |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | n/a |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, rock garden, woodland garden |
| Height | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Spread | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral, alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage |