Southern Shield Fern
Common name
Southern Shield Fern
Botanical name
Dryopteris ludoviciana
Variety
na
Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
24-36" (61-91 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
In spring
Water
Daily
Bloom Time
No Bloom
Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
About
Showy, leathery fronds can reach dramatic heights and provide a lush foliage accent in the garden. Lovely as filler in bouquets. Excellent as a ground cover in shady areas and as a background for shade-loving flowering plants such as toadlily and turtlehead, hosta and wild ginger. Prefers humus-rich soil.
