Pellaea atropurpurea Groundcovers also quite useful in bonsai

also quite useful in bonsai containers

Flowering is heaviest in late spring

so err on the side of a couple of hours of morning sun

We have found that light

Pellaea atropurpurea Groundcovers also quite useful in bonsai"That's a fern?", visitors ask in disbelief. Not only is it a fern, but it grows in full sun and is native to all but 8 states of the continental United States! This quirky little fern prefers rocky alkaline soils, where it is tolerant of everything except being too wet and too crowded in short it's socially inept. The black green upright leaves form a delightful small 10" tall clump (rarely taller) perfect for the rock garden. This is not a fern for