Dryopteris filix-mas

Fern - Robust Male

Robust Male Fern has dark green foliage, and does well in deep shade, as well as in sun. Dryopteris filix-mas is a deciduous clump. Highly adaptable because it is relatively sun tolerant.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade
•	Native

Soil Conditions

•

Average

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Similar Plants to Dryopteris filix-mas

Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint

Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower

Dryopteris x australis
Dixie Wood Fern