Marginal Wood Fern

Names

Common Names
evergreen wood fern, leather wood fern, marginal wood fern, Marginal Woodfern, Marginal Shield-fern

Growth

Height
12-24 inches
Spread
18 to 24 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Grey-green
Fall Foliage Color
Green to grayish green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 3-8
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirements are partial to full shade.
Soil Type
Moist, loamy soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral to acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Winter
Bloom Time
No bloom period applicable; fern is non-flowering and reproduces via spores throughout the year, with no specific seasonal pattern noted.

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Spores and Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and butterflies

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