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Dryopteris ludovisciana

Wood Fern

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Information by:         Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

The wood fern is a attractive, drought tolerant fern that grows 1-2 ft. tall. It has a spreading habit for shady areas and is tolerant to Sunset Zone . The wood fern is also drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Fern

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Meadow, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Patio

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.