Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' | Semi-Evergreen Male Fern | Rare Woodland Fern | 3.5" Live Plant
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Back to buying optionsDryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' | Semi-Evergreen Male Fern | Rare Woodland Fern | 3.5" Live Plant
Add exceptional texture to your shade garden with Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla', an unusual selection of the classic Male Fern prized for its narrow, airy fronds and distinctive multi-forked, finger-like tips. This elegant woodland fern forms a graceful upright clump that brings movement and architectural interest to shaded landscapes throughout the growing season.
Growing 3–4 feet tall, this hardy perennial thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is semi-evergreen in mild climates. Perfect for woodland gardens, shaded borders, fern collections, and naturalized landscapes, this unique fern is both low maintenance and deer resistant once established.
Key Features
- Botanical Name: Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla'
- Common Name: Linearis Polydactyla Male Fern
- Life Cycle: Semi-Evergreen Perennial Fern
- Foliage Color: Rich Green
- Mature Height: 3–4 feet
- Spread: 2–3 feet
- Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping
- Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water Needs: Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
- Characteristics: Unique Forked Fronds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Woodland Favorite
Perfect For
- Woodland gardens
- Shade gardens
- Fern collections
- Naturalized landscapes
- Cottage gardens
- Shaded borders
- Under trees
- Moist garden beds
- Foundation plantings
Planting Partners
Create a lush woodland display by pairing with:
- Leptinella squalida
- Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
- Hosta
- Heuchera
- Brunnera
- Astilbe
- Epimedium
- Japanese Forest Grass
Care Tips
Plant in rich, humus-filled, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Protect from hot afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates. Remove old fronds in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and keep roots cool.
