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Dryopteris x complexa
Also Known As
- Buckler Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Dryopteris x complexa plant details
Dryopteris x complexa is a semi-evergreen fern with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dryopteris x complexa
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: dryopteridaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: container plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dryopteris x complexa
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Dryopteris x complexa
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 24"-42"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade -shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun -shade
- even moisture -occasional
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade -shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun -mostly shade
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 2'-3'
- bright shade -shade
- even moisture -regular
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