Ferns
Male Fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
The male fern is the reliable stalwart of shaded spaces—robust, deciduous fronds that unfurl with prehistoric elegance each spring. It asks for little and gives much, year after year.
Light
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water
Moist
Average
Height
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Border
Middle
Back
Container
Filler
How to Use
Plant in groups beneath trees or at the back of shaded borders. Its size and reliability make it perfect for creating structure in woodland-style plantings.