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intermediate wood fern

intermediate wood fern

Dryopteris intermedia

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 8b

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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
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen
Family
Dryopteridaceae

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

Seasonality

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with