Polypodium vulgare - Wall Fern
Polypodium vulgare - Wall Fern

Wall Fern

Polypodium vulgare

Also called Common Polypody, Resurrection Fern

  • Leathery deep green leaves
  • Each leaflet has a blunt point
  • Single fronds grow up the long rhizome
  • Multiplies by mat-like spreading rhizomes
  • Great for rocks and crevices and as a ground cover
  • Evergreen

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
25-35 cm

SPREAD:
45-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a rich, moist to average soil, in partial to full shade. In the spring, the plants can be sheared back if major winter damage has occurred. New growth will cover the damaged fronds.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
HABIT:
Spreading
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge