marginal wood fern
Dryopteris marginalis
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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
- Family
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
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well marginal wood fern grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation