Male Fern

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.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

False Spirea

Sweet Woodruff

Plant Details

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

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Sydney I.'s collection

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