species 26,578 observations

Rock Polypody

Polypodium virginianum

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: Full shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heavy shade Rabbits
Habit: Arching Clumping Creeping Erect
Plant type: Fern

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.