Robust Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Robusta'

Pronunciation: drye-OPP-ter-iss FY-liks mas roh-BUS-tuh
SKU #03626
4-8

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OVERVIEW
Description This vigorous western U.S. native is widely adaptable to any shady, cool and moist spot in the garden or woodland. A fairly compact selection with long, leathery, emerald green fronds that are upright and stately. Produces a flush of new, deep green fronds each spring. Semi-evergreen; retains its foliage well in cold weather.
Light Full shade
Watering Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Prized for foliage.
Mature Size Quickly forms foliage clumps 4 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide, or wider.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Clumping
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging
Design Ideas A perfect space filler to flesh out shade gardens and landscapes under large shade trees or groves. Exceptional for filling gaps in rock waterfalls where shade prevents other plants. A good problem solver for narrow sideyards and fleshes out difficult north facing foundation planting.
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Camellia (Camellia); Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Astilbe (Astilbe)
CARE
Care 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.
HISTORY
Lore In ancient Europe, ferns were often associated with incantations and spells granting one invisibility because the plants lacked seeds and seemed to magically appear. Male fern is grown commercially as an anthelminthic, to expel worms.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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