Dixie Wood Fern
Dryopteris x australis
SKU
02123
Sturdy, lustrous dark green fronds form a broad clump, making a bold statement in a shade or woodland garden. Mass as a backdrop for other shade-loving plants. This easy, dependable fern thrives in moist settings but tolerates drier sites when established. Semi-evergreen.
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Full shade, Partial shade
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | drye-OPP-ter-iss os-TRAY-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, upright habit; reaches 2 ft. wide, 4 ft. tall or taller. |
| Bloom Time | Prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Lenten Rose (Helleborus); Columbine (Aquilegia); Lungwort (Pulmonaria); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) |
Provide enriched, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, with shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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