Dryopteris filix-mas 'Parsley' ~ Parsley Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas 'Parsley' ~ Parsley Male FernParsley Male Fern is a crested compact native deciduous fern with arching fronds and crinkled leaflets resembling parsley. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. Tolerates drought once established. *Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting inside. Type: Fern Origins: Temperate Northern Hemisphere Height: 1' 2 Spread: 1 2

Parsley Male Fern is a crested compact native  deciduous fern with arching fronds and crinkled leaflets resembling parsley.  Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade.  Tolerates drought once established.

*Deciduous ferns may still be dormant until late spring. This will appear that we've delivered a pot full of dirt however a healthy robust fern is awaiting inside.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Do not allow soils to dry out.  Shelter from winds.  No serious diseases or pest issues.  Will spread slowly.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Leopard Plant, Coral Bells, Lungwort

IMAGES: Photoset by Penn State Flower Trials, Fern Dryopteris filix-mas 'Parsley Male Fern'

* As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.