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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Dryopteris carthusiana
narrow buckler fern
Description
A semi-evergreen clump-forming fern with highly dissected and finely toothed foliage creating a lacy appearance.
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamChalk
Soil pH
NeutralAcidAlkaline
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H7
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 2-7
Flowering Season
Jan
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Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceUnderplanting of roses and shrubsFlower borders and beds