| | | Family | Dryopteridaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is faded green in colour and evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Dryopteris cycadina has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |