Pellaea rotundifolia (Button Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Pteridaceae |
| Genus | Pellaea |
| Species | rotundifolia |
| Category | Perennials, Ferns |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 10b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Greater than 9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 to 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 40 to 50 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A fern with round leaflets in varying shades of green while the stems are dark brown with pink accents. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Specimen, container, or greenhouse. |
| Propagation | Propagate by spores. |
| Cultivation | Fertile, moist soil that is well draining in either full sunlight or partial shade. |
| Pests | No notable pests or diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England. |
| Habitat | Limestone cliffs, rocky forests, and moist forested areas. |
Photographs
Pellaea rotundifolia, form. Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England.
Pellaea rotundifolia, leaf. Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton, England.
