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| 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 | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline |
| | Description | The foliage is greyish green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, ground cover, mass planting, waterfront, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris carthusiana has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |
