| | | 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 | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral | | | Description | The foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover, naturalization, woodland and woods edge. | | Special Characteristics | Athyrium pycnocarpon is tolerant of drought. | | |