Polypodium scouleri
Leathery polypody
© Richie Steffen
Fern Facts
Deciduous
Hardiness (USDA zones): 8-9
Size: 6" - 20"
Size (cm): 15cm-51cm
Height and Spread: Medium - 1' to 3' in height or spread in 5 years
Light Requirements: Deep shade tolerant
Garden Use: Ground cover
Origin: North America, Pacific Northwest
Description
Sedate little groundcover that’s native to the coastal areas in the Pacific Northwest. Likes deep shade and moist, acid soils. Frequently found on spruce trees.
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