Male fernPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Dryopteridaceae
Height: 1mSpread: 75cm
Hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
Ad
Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactila' is a male fern with graceful, skeletal-like pinnae, giving it an unusual spiky appearance. It’s perfect for growing in a range of shady situations, and works well alongside other shade-loving plants such as hostas and hellebores. Although deciduous, the frosted fronds provide winter interest and are worth keeping until spring. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactila' in moist but well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Divide congested clumps and trim back old foliage in spring. Learn more in our fern grow guide.
