Buy Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'

Also Known As

Dryopteris 'Plumosum'
Plumose Oak Fern

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 12"-60"

planting zones

2b-9b

3 inch pot | $15

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Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum' plant details

Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum' is a deciduous groundcover fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: cystopteridaceae, dryopteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'

USDA Zones: 2b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Curriana dryopteris plumosum AKA gymnocarpium dryopteris plumosum~ Cute woodland garden fern with triangular soft light-green fronds aging dark green that slowly spreads. Plant in afternoon to full shade in well drained soil. Zones 3 to 9. Size: 6”-12”. Deciduous.

By: Sebright Gardens

Bright green triangular fronds. Deciduous. Zn 2

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A deciduous ground cover fern with feathery (plumose) fronds, at first light green, then bluish-green. Given freedom it will create a delicate carpet in a woodsy area or can be happy tucked among the rockery with a bit of shade. 8-16" tall and spreading but not at all invasive -- easily curtailed. Minimum temperature: -40°F