Mountain wood fern
Dryopteris dilatata
Mountain wood fern thrives in shaded areas with consistent moisture and well-draining soil. This hardy perennial requires minimal care once established and makes an excellent addition to woodland gardens or shaded indoor spaces. Keep soil evenly moist and protect from direct sunlight.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 28, 2021 by Dieter Albrecht (cc-by-sa)
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