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Dryopteris stewartii

Also Known As

  • Stewart's Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Dryopteris stewartii plant details

Dryopteris stewartii is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris stewartii

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris stewartii

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Himalayan woodlands, this impressive 3-4' beauty forms graceful clumps of triangular fronds with long pointed pinnule tips. Sh-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Dryopteris stewartii plant

How to Grow Dryopteris stewartii

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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