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Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactila'
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Male fernPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Dryopteridaceae
- Height: 1mSpread: 75cm
- Hardy
Foliage colour:
Green
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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.
Explore Dryopteris varieties:
- Dryopteris affinis
- Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis'
- Dryopteris erythrosora
- Dryopteris filix-mas 'Furcans'
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Dryopteris ‘Linearis polydactila’ and wildlife
Dryopteris ‘Linearis polydactila’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dryopteris ‘Linearis polydactila’ poisonous?
Dryopteris ‘Linearis polydactila’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
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