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intermediate wood fern
Dryopteris intermedia
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Intermediate wood fern is a semi-evergreen woodland fern with delicate, finely divided fronds that creates a soft texture in shaded garden areas. It thrives in moist, acidic soil and makes an excellent groundcover or accent plant in shade gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation