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Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas

Family Dryopteridaceae
Plant Type fern
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The foliage is greyish yellow in colour. A specimen plant, Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas (Mexican 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 pseudo-filix-mas is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.