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Southern Wood Fern
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Graceful fronds arch up and outward. Excellent as a ground cover in shady areas and as a background for shade-loving flowering plants. Combine with hosta, cimicifuga and tricyrtis for a delightful blend of textures. Grows best in humus-rich soil with good drainage.
Companion Plants
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Coral Bells
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False Spirea
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Hosta
Plant Details
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Common name
Southern Wood Fern
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Botanical name
Dryopteris normalis
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 8 (10°F) to USDA Zone 10 (30°F).
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Light
Part sun
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Height
24-40" (61-102 cm)
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Habit
Arching
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Time
No Bloom
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Maintenance
Mulch to reduce weeds
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Georgia C.'s collection