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    • Photo of Pellaea viridis by Patricia Cunningham

    Photo by Patricia Cunningham

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    Also Known As

    • Cheilanthes viridis
    • Green Cliff Brake Fern

    Plant type

    fern

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 20"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Mature Division--Bare Root | $10

    Ships as soon as new growth is hardened off

    30 at Sebright Gardens

    3.5" | $19

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    Fewer than 13 at Secret Garden Growers

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    Pellaea viridis plant details

    Pellaea viridis is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellaea viridis

    Plant type: fern
    Plant family: pteridaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 20 IN wide, 20 IN tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellaea viridis

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rocky and well-drained

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    Gardening facts about Pellaea viridis plant

    How to Grow Pellaea viridis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8"-18"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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