Eastern Wood Fern

Graceful blue-green fronds provide a lush foliage accent in the garden and are lovely as fillers in bouquets. Striking in shaded or woodland gardens, in both formal and informal settings. Attractive with hostas, epimedium and wild ginger. Easy to grow.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

False Spirea

Hosta

Plant Details

Common name

Eastern Wood Fern
Botanical name

Dryopteris marginalis
Variety

na
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

12-18" (31-46 cm)
Habit

Arching
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Time

No Bloom
Maintenance

Mulch to reduce weeds

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