Dixie Wood Fern
Dryopteris x australis
Sturdy, coarse fronds form a broad clump, making a bold statement in the shady or woodland garden. Mass as a backdrop for other shade-loving plants. Can tolerate dry sites, but performs best in moist soil. Semi-evergreen.
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to 4 ft. or more tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | North American Native Selection |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2123 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
Sturdy, coarse fronds form a broad clump, making a bold statement in the shady or woodland garden. Mass as a backdrop for other shade-loving plants. Can tolerate dry sites, but performs best in moist soil. Semi-evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
| Key feature: | Woodland Garden |
| Plant type: | Fern |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to 4 ft. or more tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | North American Native Selection |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2123 |
