Ferns
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata' (Robust Male Fern)
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'
Also known as Crested Male Fern
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About This Plant
Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata' (Robust Male Fern), 'Crispa Cristata', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
An ornamental fern , graceful fronded foliage for shaded woodland gardens. Many are PNW natives or near-natives.
Part shade to full shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture and humus-rich soil. Most resent direct hot sun and dry conditions.
For Pacific Northwest native alternatives, browse our PNW Natives collection , Mahonia aquifolium, Aquilegia formosa, Tellima grandiflora, and many more support local pollinators and wildlife.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Dryopteris filix-mas 'Crispa Cristata'
- Common name
- Crested Male Fern
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 1.5-2 feet tall × 1.5-2 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- n/a
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Wildlife: Bird habitat
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