Dryopteris marginalis

Marginal Shield Fern, Leather Wood Fern

Family: Dryopteridaceae Dryopterida


Type Perennial, fern
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color None
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, specimen, woodland garden
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America