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Dryopteris marginalis

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This fern is clump forming and has greyish aquamarine foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning fern which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In the winter, Dryopteris marginalis provides winter interest.