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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

Also Known As

  • Crispa Cristata Crested Male Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata' plant details

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata' is a semi-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 filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Robust, shuttlecock fronds w/ each wavy pinnae crested & crisped w/ green tassels atop the frond tops. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained soil. Size: 2 to 4 feet. Zones 4 to 8. Semi-Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata' plant

How to Grow Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'

  • 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

    • semi-evergreen
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