Ferns

Dryopteris 'Shaggy Shield' (Wood Fern)

Dryopteris cycadina

Also known as Shaggy Shield Fern

$5.95

Size

☀SunPart shade to full shade

💧WaterModerate

🌡Zones5-9

🦌DeerResistant

🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Dryopteris 'Shaggy Shield' (Wood Fern), 'Shaggy Shield', 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 cycadina
Common name: Shaggy Shield Fern
Lifecycle: Perennial
Mature size: 18-42 inches tall × 18-24 inches wide
Growth rate: Moderate
Bloom time: n/a
Foliage color: Green

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

Pacific NW native
Deer resistant
Coastal suitable
Grown organically
Wildlife: Bird habitat

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