Prairie Dunewort

Upward Lobed Moonwort (Botrychium ascendens) is a slow-growing and low-maintenance plant species. Watering should be done sparingly and only when the soil is completely dry. As a general guideline, the plant should be watered about once every 3 to 4 weeks during the growing season, and less often during the cold winter months. When watering, make sure to provide enough water to reach all the soil in the container, and avoid saturating, which can cause root rot. Drain any excess water to prevent waterlogging.

Upward Lobed Moonwort (Botrychium ascendens) requires 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Full sun is not necessary, as this plant species prefers light shade. During summer, the sunlight received should be reduced to avoid scorching the delicate leaves. When exposed to extreme temperatures, the foliage on the Upward Lobed Moonwort may become slightly wilted and brown. To avoid this, it is best to grow the plant in partial sun.

Upward Lobed Moonwort should be pruned twice a year, in the late winter or early spring and again in the late summer. Minor pruning such as removal of dead, damaged or diseased fronds should take place throughout the year. When pruning in the winter/spring, cut back any fronds that are beyond the natural outline of the plant. In the late summer, selectively prune any fronds that are starting to look leggy, or are otherwise detracting from the overall health and vigor of the plant.