Dryopteris x remotaBuckler fern
科:鳞毛蕨科
Family:Dryopteridaceae
属:鳞毛蕨属
common name:Buckler fern
introduce:Plant Type: Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Garden origin
Height: 2 to 2.5 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 moist, rich, humusy, acidic soils in bright shade with protection from wind.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Dryopteris x remota is a fertile hybrid of D. affinis and D. expansa. It occurs naturally in the wild in Europe. Typically grows in an upright habit to 2-3 tall and features firm, erect, finely cut, medium green fronds with contrasting shaggy, golden brown central stipes (stems). Rhizomes form an erect crown. Fronds are semi evergreen. Ferns in the genus Dryopteris are often given the common name of wood fern, shield fern or buckler fern.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Mass or group in woodland or shade gardens. Shady areas of borders.
