Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis) is a groundcover with green fronds up to 3 feet long. They prefer average soil in part sun to shade, where they typically form colonies as the plants mature. They are a good choice for shaded rain garden slopes. Companion plants include Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium reptans) and Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica).
Maintenance
Protection from strong prevailing winds is recommended.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Acidic,
Rock Height
Short Spacing
2 feet Category
Groundcover Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Seasonality
Fall,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 5-10