| | | Family | Polypodiaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is deep green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |