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Dryopteris affinis

Also Known As

  • Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis
  • Dryopteris pseudomas
  • Scaly Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Dryopteris affinis plant details

Dryopteris affinis is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris affinis

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris affinis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-evergreen. The foliage is medium green with fronds that are densely decorated with coppery scales in the spring. Prefers cool climates but tolerates more sun and wind than other species. Compact growth to 2' x 3' wide. Native Europe to Himalayas.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris affinis plant

How to Grow Dryopteris affinis

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
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