| | | 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 | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | This fern is upright and has greyish lime foliage. | | Typical Uses | Woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris x complexa 'Rumpelstiltskin' is tolerant of drought. | | |