Dryopteris arguta
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Wood Fern
Wood fern is a beautiful evergreen fern that grows about 3′ high x 3′ wide.
Tolerating more sun than other northwest ferns, this species is found growing on steep wooded slopes or on sunny riverbanks.
More drought tolerant than many ferns. Lovely dark green foliage that would add to a woodland garden. It is also suitable for containers.
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Loam
Other: Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | Ferns are browsed by wildlife. |
|---|---|
| Container | 1-Gal, 5-Gal |
| Historical Uses | The |
| Distribution | West of the Cascades, southern Washington to California and east to Arizona; also in the mountains of eastern Oregon. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 6000' in elevation |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | It grows on north slopes and shady creeks. |
