Fern Dixie Wood

Dryopteris

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Dixie Wood Fern provides a commanding presence in the shade garden. This fern has an erect habit with spectacular wide, dark green fronds on a wide clump. Native to US, semi-evergreen and sterile. An offspring of Log Fern and Southern Wood Fern. Clump forming. The Latin name for this Fern is Dryopteris x Australis.

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Code FEDW

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Tall 4-5'

Spacing Plant 4' apart

Bloom Time Not Applicable

Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Zones

5-9

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

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Special Features

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

Dry Shade Tolerant
Shade Tolerant

Fern General Information

Ferns are perfect for the shade garden. Lacy fronds soften the texture of other go-to shade classics like Hosta, Astilbe and Tiarella. Always welcome in a naturalized setting, Ferns like a woodland setting with loamy soil with lots of leaf mold. Most are fine with acidity making them perfect near evergreens. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Fern Plant Care

Prefers a moist, humus-rich soil. Allow foliage to remain over the winter to create a natural mulch. Clip off dead and damaged fronds in the spring. Rarely requires division, but if desired can be divided in spring or fall once large enough to have two or more crowns.