| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 6a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H2 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | | | Height | 75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 90 cm (3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral | | | Description | This fern is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Bog, border and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris affinis is tolerant of wet sites. | | |