Dryopteris x australis
This cross between the Log Fern and the Southern Wood Fern is rich in color and is semi-evergreen with large, erect, tall fronds at 4-5' when fully grown. This is a particularly big, strong fern for the woodland garden, or for naturalizing, and is found throughout the southeastern U.S.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 3' - 6' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing | 4' - 5' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
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Dixie Wood Fern
Dryopteris x australis
This cross between the Log Fern and the Southern Wood Fern is rich in color and is semi-evergreen with large, erect, tall fronds at 4-5' when fully grown. This is a particularly big, strong fern for the woodland garden, or for naturalizing, and is found throughout the southeastern U.S. |
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