Native to: Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia
Dryopteris marginalis
Marginal Wood Fern
- Main interest:
- evergreen, low maintenance, long lasting green foliage
- Exposure:
- partial to full shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Growth type:
- clumping
- Fragrance:
- Non-fragrant
- Flowering period:
- non-flowering
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 3a: -40 °C (-40 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 2 ft (0.6 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)
- Use:
- border, groundcover, rock gardens, naturalizing
Marginal Wood Ferns feature arching grey-green fronds that form vase-like circles from the rootstock. The leathery twice-pinnate, evergreen fronds are from 1-3 feet tall. This native, non invasive and easy to grow plant is ideal for rock gardens, naturalizing, or mixing with wild flowers. Easily add some lush, year round colour. It thrives best in full to partial shade.
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Synonym(s): Polypodium marginale
Also known as: Marginal Shield Fern, Leather Wood Fern