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male fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A classic woodland fern with upright, feathery fronds that unfurl in spring and persist through summer. It thrives in shaded, moist locations and adds elegant texture to shade gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation