California Polypody
A popular California native fern, Polypodium californicum (California Polypody) is a semi-evergreen fern with attractive leathery, lance-shaped, rich green fronds. Remaining lush and fresh-looking from fall to spring, California Polypody dies back to the ground in the dry season. In areas that are wet year round it may stay evergreen. It spreads slowly by creeping rhizomes to form a lovely colony. Undemanding, adding charm and personality to gardens, it is often used in moist rock gardens, rocky slopes, and fern grottos. Perfect under the dense shade of native oaks and other trees.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Polypodium |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Rain Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ferns |
| Plant Family | Polypodiaceae |
| Genus | Polypodium |
| Common names | Fern |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Rain Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Polypodium californicum (California Polypody) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Polypodium californicum (California Polypody) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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