Dixie Wood Fern
Dryopteris x australis
SKU
2123
Sturdy, coarse fronds form a bold upright clump resembling sword ferns on a giant scale. Natural hybrid of southern natives, it's perfect for the shady or woodland garden. Mass as a backdrop for other shade-loving plants. Can tolerate dry sites, but performs best in moist soil. Spreads by rhizomes. Semi-evergreen. Partial to full shade. Fast growing clumps 2 feet wide, 4 feet or more tall.
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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. |
| Key Feature | Woodland Garden Plant |
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.
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