species 9,545 observations

Golden Polypody

Phlebodium aureum

Field notes

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heavy shade Urban conditions Wind
Habit: Cascading Climbing Creeping
Plant type: Fern Epiphyte Herbaceous perennial Houseplant

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.