Male Fern
Common name
Male Fern
Botanical name
Dryopteris filix-mas
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
24-36" (61-91 cm)
Habit
Clumping
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
About
Evergreen foliage remains attractive all season. More sun and drought tolerant than most ferns, making this an adaptable, easy-to-grow choice for container gardening, shaded perennial beds or for naturalizing among wild ginger, trillium and wild geranium. Prefers humus-rich soil.
