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Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR]

Also Known As

  • Bridges' Cliffbrake Fern

Plant type

perennial, fern

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR] plant details

Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR] is an evergreen perennial fern with blue and white foliage. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR]

Plant type: perennial fern
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR]

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From plant buddy Greg Tyler, this from granite rock in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains has been a particularly vigorous clumper producing 3 to 4 inch fronds of once divided slightly rolled and very blue fronds atop a thick succulent rhizome. Excellent small rock garden or trough plant occasional summer water in sharp drainage and brightish light for best color. USDA zone 4.

Gardening facts about Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR] plant

How to Grow Pellaea bridgesii [Wallowa Co., OR]

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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