| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic | | | Description | This fern is clump forming and has greyish lime foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, ground cover, naturalization and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer. | | |