clinton's wood fern
Dryopteris clintoniana
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb , fern
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil pH
- Acidic (pH<6.8)
Garden uses
Notes
Clinton's wood fern (Dryopteris clintoniana) is a fern for woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average to wet soil. It grows 24 to 48 inches tall and wide, so give it room. It hybridizes freely with other ferns, including Goldie's Fern and Intermediate Woodfern. Rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with New York fern, White baneberry, and White turtlehead.
Native range
Northeastern North America.