Overview
Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' is a matforming ferns in the genus Polypodium, part of the Polypodiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, rock garden, low maintenance, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Polypodium calirhiza is a species of fern in the polypody family. Its common names include nested polypody and habit polypody.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Polypodium
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Chalk, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Ferns
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman'
- Propagation
- Division in spring or early summer, Sow spores at 15-16°C when ripe
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free outdoors
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free outdoors
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman'?
Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' need?
Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, chalk and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' hardy in the UK?
Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Polypodium calirhiza 'Sarah Lyman'?
Division in spring or early summer, Sow spores at 15-16°C when ripe.
More in the Polypodium genus
- Polypodium cambricum 'Barrowii'Welsh polypody 'Barrowii'
- Polypodium vulgarecommon polypody
- Polypodium cambricum (Semilacerum Group) 'Carew Lane'
- Polypodium cambricum Semilacerum Group