Dryopteris marginalis
Common Name: Fern - Eastern Wood Fern
Evergreen . The frilly Eastern Wood Fern is evergreen with bluish-green leaves, that are often used by commercial flower arrangers.
Plant Care: Old fronds may be trimmed in spring, if they look untidy. Mulch around the plants with dead leaves in the fall, to help conserve moisture in summer. Clumps may be divided every 3 to 4 years, in early spring.
Characteristics & Attributes
| Plant Type | Bloom Color | Bloom Time | Ferns |
|---|---|---|
Height | Spread | Hardiness | 46-76cm (18-30inches) | 46-76cm (18-30inches) | Zone 5-9 |
Exposure | Soil Moisture | Foilage Color | Shade to Partial Shade | Regular | Green |
Soil Type | Attributes | Loamy, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil. | Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Border Containers Edging Ground Cover Massed Woodland *Deer Resistant *Rabbit Resistant *Slug Resistant |