Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis)
Evergreen fern · Clumping accent · Year-round texture
Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Soil: Dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil
Plant details
Size: ~1–3 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide
Growth habit: Clumping; does not spread
Foliage: Evergreen
Deer resistance: High
Why we love it
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Leathery, deep green fronds form an elegant, vase-shaped clump
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Provides year-round color and texture in shaded gardens
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Once established, tolerates dry shade beneath mature trees
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A beautiful companion for spring ephemerals and other woodland plants
Why wildlife loves it
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Dense fronds provide shelter for insects and other small wildlife
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Adds protective, layered cover to woodland habitat
Fun to see
Turn over a frond to find round spore clusters lining the leaflet margins—the feature that gives Marginal Wood Fern its name.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
