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. Colonies typically form as the plants mature, which makes them a good choice for shaded rain garden slopes. Good 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