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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
Garden photo gallery of Pellaea mucronata
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.
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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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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