MALE-FERN Dryopteris filix-mas

One of the most common and widespread ferns in Britain. It grows in lots of different places including woodland and hedgerows but also occurs in open areas such as grassy verges. It is easily confused with other ferns, particularly those in the equally common Scaly Male-fern group (Dryopteris affinis agg.) and shares with them the shuttlecock growth form and bipinnate (twice divided) fronds, but the stalks are not as scaly as Scaly Male-fern. 

Suitable for woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, walls, green roofs, grasslands & heaths. Grows in full sun and deep shade

Height: 1.4m

Perennial