Parsley Male Fern is a crested compact native deciduous fern with arching fronds and crinkled leaflets resembling parsley. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. Tolerates drought once established.
*Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting inside.
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Origins: |
Temperate Northern Hemisphere |
Height: |
1' - 2’ |
Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
Spacing: |
1.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Do not allow soils to dry out. Shelter from winds. No serious diseases or pest issues. Will spread slowly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Leopard Plant, Coral Bells, Lungwort
IMAGES: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials, Fern Dryopteris filix-mas 'Parsley Male Fern'
* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.