Eastern Wood Fern

Common name

Eastern Wood Fern

Botanical name

Dryopteris marginalis

Variety

na

Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).

Light

Part sun

Height

12-18" (31-46 cm)

Habit

Arching

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

Weekly during dry spells

Bloom Time

No Bloom

Maintenance

Mulch to reduce weeds

share link

About

Graceful blue-green fronds provide a lush foliage accent in the garden and are lovely as fillers in bouquets. Striking in shaded or woodland gardens, in both formal and informal settings. Attractive with hostas, epimedium and wild ginger. Easy to grow.

Companion Plants

Coral Bells

Collections