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marginal wood fern
Dryopteris marginalis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Marginal wood fern is a native deciduous to semi-evergreen fern with dark green, leathery fronds that form attractive mounding clumps. It thrives in shaded woodland gardens and prefers consistently moist soil with organic matter.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
mid successionalclimax
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
erosion controlwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation