Intermediate Wood Fern is a lacy native evergreen fern with an upright open habit. The arching fronds have leaflets that are lobed and toothed. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
Height: |
1' - 3’ |
Spread: |
1’ - 3’ |
Spacing: |
2’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deciduous in colder climates, cut old fronds in winter to encourage new growth. Protect from winds.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Hosta, Lungwort
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Dryopteris intermedia 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Homer Edward Price, Evergreen-Wood-Fern-cluster (6264231077), CC BY 2.0, (3) Ryan Hodnett, Wood Fern (Dryopteris sp.) - Lark Harbour, Newfoundland 2019-08-18 (02), CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Homer Edward Price, Evergreen-Wood-Fern-frond, (5) Homer Edward Price. Evergreen-Wood-Fern-sori
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.