Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'
Slender Crested Male Fern
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Shop Available DryopterisItem #: 2256
Zones: 3a to 7b
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 36" tall
Origin: Canada, Eurasia, North Africa, United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Dryopteris 'Linearis Polydactyla' is an old English selection of Dryopteris filix-mas, which shares a native range of both North America and Europe. The common name, slender crested male fern, sounds like one of fancy royal folks with four names and a hyphen! This open-growing, deciduous male fern selection produces 3' tall fronds with an airy texture. At the end of each leaf is a forked pinnule...it splits in two. Each frond also ends in a cute little petticoat. This darling mingler is superb when blended with other bold textured woodland inhabitants like hostas.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Dryopteris
Leaf Color: Green
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall
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