Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas

Mexican Male Fern

A graceful and bold fern, this unique beauty is a sturdy garden plant with a distinctly upright vase-shaped habit. Even though found in tropical Mexico near Oaxaca, it has proven quite cold hardy in zone 5. It forms a large crown, which can become four or five feet across, and unlike many other wood ferns, it continues to produce new fronds throughout the growing season until frost. Evergreen in warmer zones. An outstanding garden plant!

Height

30-48 Inches

Spread

30-48 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-8

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Wood ferns prefer moist to average, rich, well-drained soils in bright shade or part sun. They tolerate drought very well once established. Needs protection from wind to keep foliage looking nice. Best planted in masses in the shaded or woodland garden, as an accent or mixed with bulbs and other native perennials.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Border
•	Moist Shade
•	Ground Cover
•	Container
•	Mass Planting
•	Cut Flower

Exposure

•	Part Sun
•	Sun with Moist Soil
•	Shade

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Late Summer
•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Average
•	Moist

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