Dryopteris goldieanaWood fern
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: Northeastern United States, southeastern Canada
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Spread: 4 to 6 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 moist, rich, humusy, acidic soils in bright shade with protection from wind. Slowly spreads over time by short creeping rhizomes.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
This wood fern (also commonly called giant wood fern or Goldies wood fern) is a woodland fern which is native to moist woods in eastern North America including Missouri. The Missouri populations are limited to eight counties mostly south of the Missouri River (Steyermark). Considered to be the largest of the North American species of Dryopteris. Typically grows in an upright habit to 3-4 tall. Distinguished by its large size and backward-arching, oblong-triangular, dark green (sometimes golden-green) fronds which taper abruptly near the tip. Fronds are deciduous in the St. Louis area.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Mass or group in woodland, shade or native plant gardens. Shady areas of borders.
