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Dryopteris setosa

Also Known As

  • Dryopteris bissetiana
  • Beaded Wood Fern

Plant type

fern

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Dryopteris setosa plant details

Dryopteris setosa is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Features glossy texture. 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 setosa

Plant type: fern
Plant family: dryopteridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, textural, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris setosa

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

One of the most delightful wood ferns with small, rounded leathery segments giving a distinct beaded appearance to the fronds; New fronds emerge in early summer into fall. Plant in afternoon to full shade & moist, well drained soil. Zone 5 to 8. Height: 12” to 24” tall. Evergreen. Limited quantity available.
Dark green fronds that have a unique bead-like texture. Native to Eastern Asia.
Evergreen. This interesting green fern for shade has the look of embossing on the upper side of the fronds. It grows to 1 1/2' high by about 1' wide.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris setosa plant

How to Grow Dryopteris setosa

  • 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

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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