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Dryopteris ludoviciana

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 0.8 - 1.2 m (2.5 - 4 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Dryopteris ludoviciana tolerates drought.