Dryopteris ludoviciana / SOUTHERN SHIELD FERN
Dryopteris ludoviciana, commonly known as Southern Shield Fern, is a robust and elegant fern native to the southeastern United States. It features broad, arching fronds with a deep green color, which creates a bold, shield-like shape that adds texture and visual interest to shaded garden spaces. This fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or areas with high moisture levels. Southern Shield Fern is known for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types, from acidic to slightly alkaline. With its lush foliage and graceful form, Dryopteris ludoviciana is a lovely addition to shaded or woodland landscapes, providing year-round greenery and texture.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Dryopteris ludoviciana, commonly known as Southern Shield Fern, is a robust and elegant fern native to the southeastern United States. It features broad, arching fronds with a deep green color, which creates a bold, shield-like shape that adds texture and visual interest to shaded garden spaces. This fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or areas with high moisture levels. Southern Shield Fern is known for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types, from acidic to slightly alkaline. With its lush foliage and graceful form, Dryopteris ludoviciana is a lovely addition to shaded or woodland landscapes, providing year-round greenery and texture.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
Dryopteris ludoviciana, commonly known as Southern Shield Fern, is a robust and elegant fern native to the southeastern United States. It features broad, arching fronds with a deep green color, which creates a bold, shield-like shape that adds texture and visual interest to shaded garden spaces. This fern thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or areas with high moisture levels. Southern Shield Fern is known for its resilience and adaptability, thriving in a range of soil types, from acidic to slightly alkaline. With its lush foliage and graceful form, Dryopteris ludoviciana is a lovely addition to shaded or woodland landscapes, providing year-round greenery and texture.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - shade
· FLOWER COLOR - n/a
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 6-9
