Dryopteris filix-mas “Crispa Cristata”
£5.00
March 2021
Crested Male Fern
Hardy and compact growing, with lime green fronds emerging in early spring. Fronds very curly and resemble parsley. Grows in clumps, preferring damp shade in neutral to acid soil.
| aspect | shade to full sun |
|---|---|
| evergreen? | semi-evergreen |
| height & spread | H 60-80cm. S to 60cm in 3 years |
| Soil | moist |
| availability | Limited |
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