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Dryopteris affinis Cristata The King

Male Fern

 

  • »  Long, feathery, arching, green fronds with serrated, frilly tips
  • »  Upright, clump-forming, in tidy clumps
  • »  Slightly more sun and drought tolerant if it has good moisture
  • »  Beautiful colour and texture summer to fall
  • »  Woodland garden favourite
  • »  Lives 15 years or more

  • Category:Fern
  • Hardiness Zone:3-8
  • Height:70-90 cm
  • Spread:70-85 cm
  • Foliage Color: Green
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Attributes
• Container
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dryopteris affinis Cristata 'The King'

Dryopteris types are found throughout the northern hemisphere. They are generally vase-shaped with upright fronds that prefer moist soil and shade. Many species have colorful foliage that brighten a shady garden.