Eastern Wood Fern Dryopteris Marginalis 1 Gal

Eastern Wood Fern, Evergreen Woodfern, Leather Woodfern, Marginal Shieldfern, Marginal Woodfern
Dryopteris marginalis

Gorgeous! These evergreen, perennial ferns are native to WNC, and much of the east coast. Ranging from blue to olive to grayish-green, the deeply cut leathery fronds are a delight year round, but are especially notable in winter. They love moist, rich soils in partial to full shade.

Ideal for: Native Gardens, Shade Gardens, Winter Gardens, and more.

🐦Help birds - songbirds use the fronds to construct nests.

🦌Deer resistant: these ferns aren't at the top of the deer menu.

🌳Juglone resistant: these ferns can be planted near Black Walnut trees.

18-36"T x 24-36"W.

Zones 4a-9b, cold hardy down to -30F.

💚Plant Nerd: The genus name of Dryopteris comes from Greek dryas meaning oak, and pteris meaning fern, in reference to the presence of some species of wood ferns found in oak-filled forests.