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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

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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

Erect, soft blue green foliage w/ 12 to 14 pairs of pinnae covered with fine hairs tipped w/ round glands looking like Lilliputian hatpins. Plant in partial sun to full shade & well drained, moist soil. Zones 3 to 8. Height: 18” to 36”. Semi- Evergreen.

Gardening facts about Dryopteris intermedia plant

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

  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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