Resurrection Fern, Pleopeltis michauxiana, Polypodium polypodioides
Pleopeltis polypodioides (Resurrection Fern) is an evergreen fern with attractive lance-shaped fronds, 4-8 in. long (10-20 cm), once pinnately divided with 8-14 pairs of oblong pinnae (leaflets). The pinnae are densely scaled on the lower surface and smooth on the upper surface. The spores are clustered in rusty orange sori on the undersides of the fronds. Remaining lush and fresh-looking throughout the season, Resurrection Fern is a terrestrial, epiphytic fern (growing on another plants but not a parasite), or epipetric fern (growing on rocks). Its long-creeping rhizome sends out short, wiry roots to anchor the plant and to absorb water and nutrients. When there is not enough water, the fronds curl up and look dead. However, as soon as water touches the leaves again, they unfold and resurrect, often in a few minutes time. Gracing shaded cottage gardens, rock gardens or woodland gardens, Resurrection Fern makes a lovely accent plant when grown on tree trunks, fallen logs, old stumps, ledges or rocks.
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Ferns |
Plant Family | Polypodiaceae |
Genus | Polypodium |
Common names | Fern, Resurrection Fern |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Ferns |
Plant Family | Polypodiaceae |
Genus | Polypodium |
Common names | Fern, Resurrection Fern |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Midwest, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Rabbit |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Pleopeltis polypodioides (Resurrection Fern) do I need for my garden?
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Pleopeltis polypodioides (Resurrection Fern) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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