| | | 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 | 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The showy matte foliage is greyish lime and dark brown in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, ground cover, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |