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Southern wood fern is a semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial. The shiny upright leathery green fronds are appealing. This fern is a slow to moderate grower and will form vase-shaped clumps that slowly expand by short rhizomes. Use this plant in a shade garden, as a ground cover, in a woodland setting and along streams, bogs and ponds.
Even though it is found in wet areas, southern wood fern will adapt to average garden conditions in moist fertile soils in partial shade to full shade. It can grow in a variety of soil types from sandy to clay to loamy rich organic matter. It can also handle neutral or acidic pH soil. It remains evergreen in protected, mild areas.
| Common Name | Southern Shield or Southern Wood Fern |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dryopteris ludoviciana |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Semi-Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Shade |
| Height | 2-4' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average to wet |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
