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Also Known As

  • American Wall Fern
  • Common Polypody
  • Rock Cap Fern
  • Rock Polypody

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Polypodium virginianum plant details

Polypodium virginianum is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Polypodium virginianum

Plant type: fern
Plant family: polypodiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: bare root shipping available, larger quantity available, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Polypodium virginianum

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean, rocky and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

At its best growing on rotting moss covered logs, or rocks, we have them in a woodland trough with trilliums, Shortia, and Cypripedium, and they are outstanding.

Gardening facts about Polypodium virginianum plant

How to Grow Polypodium virginianum

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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