Dryopteris ludoviciana

Florida Shield Fern, Southern Wood Fern

Family: Dryopteridaceae Dryopterida


Type Perennial, fern
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 9B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color None
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, ground cover, massing, woodland garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, slightly alkaline
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America