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Dryopteris marginalis
Leather Wood Fern
- » Colorful foliage!
- » Loves the shade
- Category:Perennial
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-8
- Height:18-24 in
- Spread:24-30 in
- Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Evergreen fern which grows into a tight, flowing form. New leaves emerge light green, mature lustrous, grayish-green leathery fronds. Invaluable to native birds, and creates a year-round textural presence in the shade garden.
Attributes
| • | Native |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dryopteris marginalis
Prefers moist, rich, humusy, acidic soil in partial to full shade. Prune out faded or unattractive fronds as needed.