| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic | | | Description | The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Athyrium otophorum tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits. | | |