Botanical name:

Pellaea rotundifolia

Common name(s):

Round-leaved fern, New Zealand cliff brake, Tarawera

About:

Pellaea rotundifolia is a distinctive terrestrial fern that features a creeping stem, known as a rhizome, which supports erect, narrow, and leathery fronds adorned with leaflets that vary from rounded to oblong in shape. This fern is not only unique in its structure but also serves as a highly attractive option for ground cover in various garden settings.

Natural habitat:

Dry rocky escarpments.

Growing environment:

Frost, Sun, Drought, Wind & Free draining tolerant.

Endemic distribution:

Three Kings Islands south to Dunedin on the South Island

Height: 30cm

Flowering: N/A Spore producing

Fruiting: N/A

Uses:

Riparian plantings, Pioneer Plantings & Ground cover.

How to grow:

Easily grown from division or fresh spore.