Dryopteris filix-mas
Dryopteris filix-mas
Male Fern
This fern has large deciduous fronds which are wider in the middle than at tip or base. A native to moist open woods, it often grows on granite or volcanic rock.  (Perennial,Fern)
Bloom time Size Exposure
2-4' tall x 2-4' wide Part Shade Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantFabulous Foliage Fabulous Foliage
May Naturalize May NaturalizeTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil