Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'

slender crested male fern

Family	Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type	fern
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 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 greyish lime in colour. A specimen plant, Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' (slender crested male fern) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.