Bird's Foot Fern
Pellaea Mucronata
Overview
The Bird's Foot Fern (Pellaea mucronata) is a hardy, evergreen fern possessing delicate, blue-green fronds that resemble a bird's foot. Thriving in USDA Zones 8-11, this native fern prefers well-drained soil and partial to full shade. Its mature size reaches 1-2 feet in height and 1-2 feet in width, making it an ideal choice for understory plantings and shaded rock gardens. Drought-tolerant once established, it adds unique texture to landscapes.
Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater LowZones 5–9Type Fern
Culture
- Sun
- Deep Shade, Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 6–10 Inches
- Mature width
- 6–12 Inches
Classification
- Type
- Fern
- Family
- Pteridaceae
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