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Buy Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

Also Known As

Barnes' Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

3/4 gallon pot-bare root | $10

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' plant details

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous fern with ruffled foliage. This fern will get 3'-4' tall and is upright vase shaped.

By: Gossler Farms

Tall, very upright & very narrow yet graceful fronds 3-4 inches wide w/ toothed pinnae reaching up to 4 feet. Makes a distintive specimen fern. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Zones 4 to 8. Semi-Evergreen.