species 3,396 observations
Appalachian Rockcap Fern
Polypodium appalachianum
Field notes
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Rocky
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Heavy shade
- Habit
- Creeping
- Plant type
- Fern Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.