Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Botanical Name
Dryopteris marginalis
Plant Common Name
Marginal Wood Fern
General Description
Marginal wood fern is an evergreen fern native to eastern North America, from Canada's Quebec province southward to the American states of Kansas and Virginia. The leathery, grayish green to blue-green fronds arise from an erect rhizome. Forming a non-spreading clump, the overall habit is V-shaped.
Marginal wood fern grows very well in shade and moist soil, though once established it will tolerate drier conditions. It makes a perfect addition to mixed borders, wildflower gardens, and rock gardens on a shaded hillside. It is particularly beautiful as a massed groundcover or in small clusters when each plant's fronds barely touch each other as they arch. The evergreen foliage adds nice color and interest to the normally brown and drab winter landscape.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
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Plant Type
Fern
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade, Full Shade
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Height
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm (18)
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Width
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm (18)
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
