Taxonomy

Division:

Pteridophyta | - Ferns

Family:

Polypodiaceae

Genus:

Polypodium

Species:

Polypodium ×incognitum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist