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Pellaea mucronata

Also Known As

  • Bird's Foot Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

Pellaea mucronata plant details

Pellaea mucronata is a semi-evergreen fern with blue and green foliage. Grows well with shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellaea mucronata

Plant type: fern
Plant family: pteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellaea mucronata

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Pellaea mucronata plant

How to Grow Pellaea mucronata

  • Sun Exposure

    • shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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