Dryopteris affinis 'Polydactyla Dadds' - Scaly Male Fern

Scaly Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis 'Polydactyla Dadds'

Also called Golden Male Fern

  • AKA Dryopteris borreri 'Polydactyla Dadds', Dryopteris pseudomas 'Polydactyla Dadds'
  • Narrow dark green fronds with multi-forked tips
  • Upright arching habit
  • Tolerates the sun if provided with consistent moisture
  • Semi-evergreen

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Non-flowering

HEIGHT:
100-120 cm

SPREAD:
90-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Dryopteris grows best in a moist, well-drained soil, in partial shade. Damaged fronds should be cut out in early spring.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)