Local Native Ferns

Plant Details
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Common Name Common Polypody
Botanical Name Polypodium virginianum (vulgare)
This fern grows well on rocks and looks nice growing on top of a stone wall in the shade! Grows 6-12 inches tall. Prefers rich, moist soil.

Common Polypody Details
Common Polypody / Polypodium  virginianum (vulgare) Photo
Common Name Christmas fern
Botanical Name Polystichum acrostichoides
Has dark green, leathery, evergreen fronds. Grows 12-24 inches tall. Prefers shade to partial sun (if moist) and rich moist to dry soils.

Christmas fern Details
Christmas fern / Polystichum acrostichoides Photo
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