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Dryopteris intermedia
Also Known As
- Fancy Fern
- Intermediate Wood Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 24"-30"
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Dryopteris intermedia plant details
Dryopteris intermedia is an evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris intermedia
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris intermedia
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Sebright Gardens
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By: Homer Edward Price
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How to Grow Dryopteris intermedia
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Dryopteris for your garden
aka Dryopteris atrata, Black Wood Fern, Shaggy Shield Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 24"-42"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture
aka Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Barnes', Crisped Golden-scale Male Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Buckler Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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
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
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