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
Plant family: pteridaceae
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.