Dryopteris filix-mas BarnesiiMale fern
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:鳞毛蕨属
common name:Male fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 2.5 to 3 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 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 soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers consistently moist, humusy soils rich in organic matter. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Site in locations protected from strong winds to prevent damage to the fronds.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
態arnesii?is a deciduous male fern cultivar that typically grows from a crown of rhizomes to 3?tall with a narrow, erect habit. Fronds are quite narrow, usually not exceeding 4?in width. Pinnae are oval-triangular with toothed margins. Filix-mas means male fern in reference to the somewhat vigorous growing habits of ferns in this species.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Woodland or shade gardens. Foundations.
