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Dryopteris scottii

Also Known As

  • Scott's Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Dryopteris scottii plant details

Dryopteris scottii is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris scottii

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris scottii

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This pretty Asian wood fern has 2-3' evergreen, glossy dark-green fronds with lovely round-lobed and undulated pinnae. PSh-Sh/M

Gardening facts about Dryopteris scottii plant

How to Grow Dryopteris scottii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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