Dryopteris intermedia
Fancy fern, Intermediate wood fern
Dryopteris Dryopteris
D. intermedia - D. intermedia is a clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into narrowly lance-shaped to broadly linear, toothed, mid-green pinnae.
Dryopteris intermedia is: Evergreen
Clump-forming, Upright
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Mid-green in All seasons
Remove dead or damaged fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges..
Division, Spores
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Dryopteris intermedia (Fancy fern) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Plant in moist or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Performs best with consistent moisture. Do not allow soil to dry out.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Dryopteris intermedia
Fancy fern, Intermediate wood fern
Dryopteris Dryopteris
D. intermedia - D. intermedia is a clump-forming, evergreen fern with upright to arching, triangular fronds divided into narrowly lance-shaped to broadly linear, toothed, mid-green pinnae.
Eastern North America
Evergreen
Clump-forming, Upright
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Insignificant or absent in All seasons
Mid-green in All seasons
Remove dead or damaged fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges..
Division, Spores
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Dryopteris intermedia (Fancy fern) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Foliage only
Plant in moist or moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full or partial shade with shelter from strong winds. Performs best with consistent moisture. Do not allow soil to dry out.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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