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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.

    By: Sebright Gardens

    Dark green fronds that have a unique bead-like texture. Native to Eastern Asia.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    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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    Dryopteris cycadina

    aka Dryopteris atrata, Dryopteris cycadiana 'Shaggy Shield', Black Wood Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 24"-42"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dryopteris cycadina foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii'

    aka Barnes' Male Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - occasional
    Photo of Dryopteris filix-mas 'Barnesii' foliage by plant lust
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    Dryopteris lepidopoda

    aka Dryopteris Leptapoda, Sunset Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dryopteris lepidopoda foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Dryopteris dilatata (recurved form)

    aka Dryopteris dilatata 'Recurvata', Broad Buckler Fern, Dryopteris dilatata Recurved Form, Recurved Broad Buckler Fern, Recurved Wood Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    Photo of Dryopteris dilatata (recurved form) foliage by plant lust
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    Dryopteris erythrosora

    aka Autumn Fern, Japanese Shield Fern

    Plant Type

    Fern

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 2'-3'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dryopteris erythrosora foliage by plant lust
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