Log Fern is a semi-evergreen native fern with an upright habit and firm, glossy dark green fronds with contrasting dark stems. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with bright shade. Tolerates drought once established.
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| Origins: | Southeast N. America; GA Native | 
| Height: | 2' - 4’ | 
| Spread: | 1.5’ - 2.5’ | 
| Spacing: | 2’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 | 
| Culture: | Part Sun, Full Shade | 
| Bloom Color: | N/A | 
| Season of Interest: | 
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. It can tolerate wet soils and heavy shade. 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: Leopard Plant, Lungwort, Bleeding Heart
IMAGES: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Dryopteris celsa kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) PumpkinSky, Dryopteris celsa NBG LR, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Photo by David J. Stang, Dryopteris celsa 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
