species 25,684 observations

Marginal Wood Fern

Dryopteris marginalis

Field notes

Supports All

4 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gold-spotted Ghost Moth, Green Arches, Bracken Borer Moth, False Yellow-dusted Cream 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium High
Soil: Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits Squirrels Wet soil
Habit: Arching Creeping
Plant type: Fern Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.