Pellaea andromedifolia
grows in full sun while peaking out from under rocks to dense shade on a
north facing slope. The Coffee Fern will go Summer deciduous in a
dry environment. Pellaea andromedifolia grows in a variety of soil
types and is often found poking out from a crack in a rock. The
leaves turn from green to red on the way to a Summer of brown.
Pellaea grows from 6" to two feet tall depending on conditions and
lighting.
High resolution
images of Pellaea andromedifolia are available.