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Buy Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa'

Also Known As

Curled Golden Scaled Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

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

planting zones

4a-8b

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Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa' plant details

Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa' 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 affinis 'Crispa'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Upright. Evergreen. Slightly twisted leaflet

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Tall, magnificent fern w/ wavy margined pinnae & new growth of bright yellow green,reaching up to 4 feet. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained soil. Zone 4 to 8. Height 3-4 feet. Evergreen.