Dryopteris marginalis
evergreen wood fern
Description
A clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to arching, broadly ovate to triangular, grey-green fronds with deeply lobed, lance-shaped leaflets or pinnae
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamClay
Soil pH
NeutralAcid
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jun
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceUnderplanting of roses and shrubsFlower borders and beds