Dryopteris goldiana 'Goldy's Wood Fern'
Wood Fern
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Arching, vase-like form
- Oblong-triangular, dark green to golden-green fronds
- Native plant
- Great for woodland, shade and native gardens
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to rich, acidic soil with medium moisture and partial to full shade. Protection from wind is beneficial. Plants may be clump forming or spread slowly over time.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 4-6 ft
Bloom Color: Non-Flowering
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Native
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Dryopteris
Common Name: Fern
Woodland fern. Goldiana is native to eastern North America. Upright habit, arching, triangular, green fronds. Great for woodland, shade and native plant gardens.