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Dryopteris, Slender Crested Male Fern 'Linearis Polydactyla'

Dryopterisfilix-mas

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Genus

Dryopteris (dry-OP-ter-iss)

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Species

filix-mas (FY-liks mas)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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