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Dryopteris expansa

Also Known As

  • Northern Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 16"-30"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Dryopteris expansa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris expansa

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 16 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris expansa

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Semi-evergreen, finely dissected pentagonal fronds Zone 3-9. 16"-30", PNW, part shade-shade, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Dryopteris expansa plant

How to Grow Dryopteris expansa

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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