Description
Dryopteris marginalis (marginal wood fern) is a perennial species of fern found in damp shady areas.
This is a woodland fern which is most often found in shaded crevices of rocky ledges and bluffs. Features grayish-green, deeply cut, leathery fronds. Dryopteris marginalis has leathery leaves or fronds of deep blue-green. Prefers shade and moist soil containing large amounts of organic matter. Can take dry-ish shade.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Marginal shield fern or marginal wood fern |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.50 to 2 feet |
| Flower Colour | Non-flowering |
| Bloom Time | Non-flowering |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Leather Woodfern care
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, rich, humusy, acidic soils with protection from wind.
| Sunlight | Part shade to full shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Average, medium, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 55 degrees F to 65 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Leather Woodfern special feature
Grow in shady areas of the woodland, rock, native plant or wild garden. Mixes well with spring wildflowers, purple-leafed heucheras and hostas. Excellent as a specimen or in groups.
Leather Woodfern uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purposes
- Evergreen fronds provide good interest to the winter landscape