Dryopteris carthusianaWood fern

Name:Dryopteris carthusiana
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:鳞毛蕨属
common name:Wood fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: Yes
Native Range: Europe, Asia, Canada and Northern United States
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering  
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, acidic soils with protection from wind in part shade.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Wood fern is a native fern of Missouri and typically grows 2-3 tall. Features lacy, bright lime-green, outward-growing fronds with blackish scales on the stipes (frond stems). Fronds will remain green in mild winters. Similar to Dryopteris marginalis (K170), except fronds of D. carthusiana are more finely toothed and dissected. D. carthusiana and D. spinulosa are synonymous.

Problems:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Uses:

Mass in shady areas of the woodland, rock, native plant or wild garden. Grows well with spring wildflowers, purple-leafed heucheras and hostas.