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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000548
11/12/99
Dryopteris marginalis--Marginal Shield Fern
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9
Height: 20 in Spread: 12 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: The fronds (Vis. 1) of this fern are evergreen.
During the growing season they are upright but during the
winter may lie on the ground. Provide light shade and a
moist soil. The plant does not spread very rapidly.
Propagation: Propagation is by division.
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