Fern-D. Southern Shield
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- Georgia Grown
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Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Full Shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 10
Spacing: 2.5'
Soil: Rich, moist, acidic soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
- Remove damaged fronds in late winter.
Botanical Name: Dryopteris ludoviciana
Common Name: Southern Shield Fern
Type: Evergreen Native Fern
Mature Height: 2'–4'
Mature Width: 2'–3'
Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
Season of Interest: Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen
Growth Habit: Tall, Upright, and Vase-Shaped
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- Glossy dark green fronds
- Native to the Southeast
- Tall upright habit
- Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage
- Drought tolerant once established
Add tall native fern structure and glossy evergreen texture to moist shaded landscapes. Southern Shield Fern forms an upright vase of leathery dark green fronds. Its strong vertical form works well in woodland gardens, moist borders, and native plantings.
Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.
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