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Dryopteris marginalis

Marginal Woodfern

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    Marginal Woodfern (Dryopteris marginalis)
    Wood-fern Family

    Marginal Woodfern is an evergreen fern native to rocky woodlands and shaded slopes throughout eastern North America. It forms tidy, vase-shaped clumps and tapered, blue-green fronds that remain attractive year-round. The species is named for the placement of its sori (spore clusters), which line the margins of the pinnules on the underside of the frond. It is highly tolerant of dry shade once established and is ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or rocky outcrops where other ferns may struggle. It does not spread aggressively but will gradually increase in size, adding structure and evergreen texture to shaded plantings.Though ferns do not produce nectar, they contribute ecological value as cover and shelter for ground-nesting insects, amphibians, and small wildlife. Companion plants include Plantain-leaf Sedge, American Alumroot, Wild Ginger, and Solomon's Seal.

    Leaves: Long, leathery, blue-green fronds are evergreen
    Height: 1-3’ 
    Space: 2-3’
    Soil: Avg-Moist
    Exposure: Shade-Part Shade
    Fauna: Habitat, nesting material for birds
    Deer Resistance: High
    Zone: 4-9
    Native Status: NC native, common in the Mountains, uncommon in the Piedmont, rare in the Coastal Plain
    Provenance: Unknown, asexually produced