Rock Polypody
Polypodium virginianum
- Native to:
- Canada, Greenland, Labrador, Prince Edward I., United States
David Eickhoff (www.flickr.com) from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Pteridophyta | - Ferns
- Family:
- Polypodiaceae
- Genus:
- Polypodium
- Species:
- Polypodium virginianum
- USDA Symbol:
- POVI7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade,Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- often found on rocky outcrops and cliffs
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces primarily by spores; spore germination requires moist, shaded conditions and is slow and erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI