About
Polypodium persicariifolium is an evergreen fern producing the characteristic creeping rhizomes and deeply lobed, leathery fronds of the genus. A rewarding fern for a shaded, moist, sheltered position.
About the genus
Polypodium, the polypodies, are mostly evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns with creeping rhizomes and simple, deeply pinnatifid or pinnate, leathery fronds. Grown in shaded, moist, sheltered positions in borders, walls and on tree stumps.
Plant details
Suggested usesShade gardens, woodland, containers.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in moist, humus-rich soil in shade.
PruningRemove old fronds in spring.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.