An evergreen fern with lustrous grayish-green fronds, this variety keeps a year-round presence, thrives in dark garden areas and provides great cover for woodland and ground birds.
| Perennial | |
| Dryopteris | |
| Marginal Wood Fern | |
| Zone 4 | |
| 2-4 hours | |
| Moist, Sandy | |
| Accent shade perennial | |
| Massed in the shade border, containers | |
| 18-24" | |
| 24-30" | |
| Moderate | |
| Low, Vase | |
| Plant-tone | |
| Green | |
| Structure | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Actaea, Brunnera, Trollius, Dicentra |