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Dryopteris atrata

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Dryopteris atrata

Dryopteris atrata

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(Shaggy Wood Fern) A handsome fern, Dryopteris atrata is semi-evergreen with clumps of arching bright green fronds and black, scaly stems.

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A handsome fern, Dryopteris atrata is semi-evergreen with clumps of arching bright green fronds and black, scaly stems. This is a superb fern for a shady spot or woodland planting.

Dryopteris atrata can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position.

Position: Light, dappled or heavy shade.
Soil: Moist (but well drained), fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Dryopteris atrata grows to be a small to medium sized, clump forming fern.
- Height: up to 60 - 80 cm (2 - 3 ft)
- Spread: up to 60 - 80 cm (2 - 3 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Shade
Eventual Size: Fern - Medium (0.6m - 1.2m), Fern - Small (less than 0.6m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Foliage - Unusual Shape, Habit - Architectural, Suitable for Containers

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