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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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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
See other plant types of Polypodium for your garden
aka Polypodium areolatum, Polypodium pseudo-aureum 'Virginia Blue', Polypodium pseudoaureum, Blue Rabbit's Foot Fern, Virginia Blue Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
8a-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Goniophlebium formosanum, Marginaria formosana, Polypodium formosanum, Polypodium liukiuense, Caterpillar Fern, Grub Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- shade
- even moisture
aka Coast Plypodium, Evergreen Licorice Fern, Leather-leaf Fern, Leathery Polypodium
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Polypodium evectum, Giant Elephant Fern, Giant Fern, King Fern, Madagascar Tree Fern, Mule's Foot Fern, Oriental Vessel Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
10b-12
Size
Height: 12'-15'
Width: 20'-40'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Cyathea affinis, Polypodium medullare, Sphaeropteris medullaris, Black Tree Fern, Korau, Mamaku, Sago Fern
Plant Type
Tree, Fern
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 20'-40'
Width: 10'-16'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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