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Dryopteris dilatata 'Jimmy Dyce'

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. Dryopteris dilatata 'Jimmy Dyce' (upright broad buckler fern) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.