Southern Shield Fern is a semi-evergreen to evergreen native fern with an upright vase-like habit. The glossy but leathery triangular dark green fronds grow as long as 2 feet. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. Tolerates drought once established.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
2' - 4’ |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Protect from winds. no serious disease or pest issues.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Native Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Pond Edges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Bleeding Heart, Lungwort
IMAGES: Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Southern Wood Fern Dryopteris ludoviciana Leaves 3008px, CC BY-SA 2.5, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Dryopteris ludoviciana 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by and (c)2007 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man), Southern Wood Fern Dryopteris ludoviciana Frond 2000px, CC BY-SA 2.5
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
