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Dryopteris crassirhizoma

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 0.6 - 1.1 m (2 - 3.5 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 clump forming and has dark lime foliage that is glossy and semi-evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning fern which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, ground cover, naturalization, specimen and woodland.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Dryopteris crassirhizoma (wood fern) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.