Pellaea Species, Heartleaf Cliffbrake

Pellaeacordifolia

Genus
Pellaea (pe-LEE-uh)
Species
cordifolia (kor-di-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Pellaea cardiomorpha
Pellaea cordata
Pellaea Pellaea sagittata var. cordata
Adiantum cordifolium
Pteris cordata
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From spores
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | April 2007 | neutral

Native to Mexico and Texas, USA.

Does not seem to be propagated by nurseries in the U.S.

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Robber Fly
(Diogmites platypterus)
Australasian Gannet
(Morus serrator)
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Robber Fly
(Diogmites platypterus)
Australasian Gannet
(Morus serrator)