{"title":"Polypodium","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolypodium is a fairly large genus of about 100 deer-resistant \u003ca title=\"ferns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003eferns\u003c\/a\u003e with a worldwide distribution. The genus is named for the foot-like appearance of the rhizomes (Polypodium = \"many feet\"). Polypodium ferns are generally quite short and deciduous. Candy lovers might be interested to know that some Polypodium roots are intensely sweet with a slight licorice flavor. Polypodium roots have been used in Europe since Roman times as a flavoring agent for nougat and licorice candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLike most garden ferns, Polypodium prefers a woodland habitat consisting of partial shade and well-drained but moist soil. Polypodium is generally a fern genus for cooler locales (northern US and continental Europe) but we have assembled a collection that includes ferns with good heat and humidity tolerance. When you're ready to buy polypodium for your perennial garden, check out our online offering of polypodium for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polypodium-vulgare-ulleung-island","title":"Polypodium vulgare Ulleung Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Polypodium vulgare A1K-137) There are few fern introductions that excite us as much as our 2004 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of Polypodium vulgare. I had tried for years to grow the commonly sold European form of this species with no luck and had given up until I found this growing near the village of Nari on the Korean island of Ulleung (aka Uulong). From spores, we now have a stunning 6\" tall x 30\" wide evergreen patch in 15 years. The medium green leaves, which look as good in January as they do in June, form a thick patch above the slowly-spreading rhizomes. Polypodium vulgare 'Ulleung Island' is a fantastic deer-resistant, evergreen groundcover fern that needs to be grown in all woodland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026417861,"sku":"5066","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polypodium-vulgare-Ulleung-Island.i-5066.s-19856.r-1_643b86a7-c773-4240-baa3-8a20d78d2497.jpg?v=1791901932"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/polypodium-banner-image_1bd6514a-042c-4b1f-92dd-feb727f5a02b.jpg?v=1655303829","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/polypodium.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}