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Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form]

Also Known As

  • Dryopteris blanfordii 'Kashmir'
  • Kashmir Wood Fern

Plant type

fern, groundcover

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form] plant details

Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form] is a deciduous groundcover 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 blanfordii [Kashmir form]

Plant type: groundcover fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form]

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
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

From 12-13,000 feet in Kashmir/Baltistan, this very attractive 18-36" fern forms veils of green in a slowly spreading swath; easy to grow in shade and moist soil. PSh-Sh/M (not dry)

Gardening facts about Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form] plant

How to Grow Dryopteris blanfordii [Kashmir form]

  • 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

    • deciduous
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