Gymnocarpium dryopteris (Oak Fern) (4'')
You have likely encountered Oak Fern on hiking adventures in the Olympics, and admired its delicate foliage and how beautifully it complements native perennials. This native fern is a specialty plant sought by those with fern collections or native plant lovers with summertime moist soils in shady spots.
A compact fern, it won’t grow much taller than about 10 inches in height and it spreads laterally by rhizome.
As with most ferns, this will need a shady location; but it also requires soils that are rich in organic matter and have a source of moisture throughout the summer. Alternatively, it would be a gorgeous addition to a container on a shady porch or patio where it’s receiving summer irrigation.
It is especially lovely when planted with shade-loving native perennials (many of which we offer in our spring sale) and with other delicate ferns, such as Deer Fern, Autumn Fern, and Lady Fern (including Athyrium cultivars).
You have likely encountered Oak Fern on hiking adventures in the Olympics, and admired its delicate foliage and how beautifully it complements native perennials. This native fern is a specialty plant sought by those with fern collections or native plant lovers with summertime moist soils in shady spots.
A compact fern, it won’t grow much taller than about 10 inches in height and it spreads laterally by rhizome.
As with most ferns, this will need a shady location; but it also requires soils that are rich in organic matter and have a source of moisture throughout the summer. Alternatively, it would be a gorgeous addition to a container on a shady porch or patio where it’s receiving summer irrigation.
It is especially lovely when planted with shade-loving native perennials (many of which we offer in our spring sale) and with other delicate ferns, such as Deer Fern, Autumn Fern, and Lady Fern (including Athyrium cultivars).
You have likely encountered Oak Fern on hiking adventures in the Olympics, and admired its delicate foliage and how beautifully it complements native perennials. This native fern is a specialty plant sought by those with fern collections or native plant lovers with summertime moist soils in shady spots.
A compact fern, it won’t grow much taller than about 10 inches in height and it spreads laterally by rhizome.
As with most ferns, this will need a shady location; but it also requires soils that are rich in organic matter and have a source of moisture throughout the summer. Alternatively, it would be a gorgeous addition to a container on a shady porch or patio where it’s receiving summer irrigation.
It is especially lovely when planted with shade-loving native perennials (many of which we offer in our spring sale) and with other delicate ferns, such as Deer Fern, Autumn Fern, and Lady Fern (including Athyrium cultivars).