Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Polypodium

Species:

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in forested areas with high organic matter