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Dryopteris affinis/Golden-scaled Male Fern
Summer foliage in a woodland garden
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Summer foliage in a woodland garden
Plants growing in a humus enriched soil
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Scientific Name:
Dryopteris affinis
Common Name:
Golden-scaled Male Fern
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Golden scales cover the stems and give this fern its common name. This native fern is evergreen in the south and and is semi-evergreen further north. Easy to grow and a large fern makes it a natural for the landscape.