| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | fern | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 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 dark lime in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In the winter, Dryopteris championii provides winter interest. | | |