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goldback fern
Pentagramma triangularis
perennial⛅ part shade💧 low water
A delicate evergreen fern with distinctive triangular fronds backed by a silvery or golden metallic sheen. Native to western North America, it thrives in shaded, dry conditions and is excellent for rock gardens or woodland borders.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 10bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFallWinter
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California and southwestern United States
Native to: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation