Plant Library

Fern Male filix-mas

Common Name: Fern Male

Botanical Name: Fern Dryopteris

Variety: filix-mas

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: N/A

Zone: 4 to 8

Exposure: Shade or Part Sun

Mature Height: 24-48"

Mature Width: 24-36"

Notes: One of the easiest and most common of the large woodland ferns. Elegant triangular fronds of lacy, dark green are particularly effective in massed plantings. Will tolerate a fair bit of sun if the site is wet. 24-36 inches.