Botanical profile
Dryopteris marginalis
Latin name
Dryopteris marginalis
Common name
Marginal fern
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Dryopteris marginalis is an evergreen fern with a compact, regular habit , featuring thick, leathery fronds of a deep blue-green. Very hardy and tolerant, it remains beautiful even in winter, ideal for structuring shade borders. Understated, stable and elegant, it embodies the quiet strength of the undergrowth.
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
3
Exposure
Partial shade to shade
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Flower color
Without flowering (fern)
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
24" (61.0 cm)
Width
24" (61.0 cm)
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