Dryopteris championii Dicliptera you can expect a 3'

you can expect a 3' wide patch in 5 years

are followed by unusual seed pods that burst open to spread their silk laden seed

it will not thrive

very spectacular

The narrow-pleated

Dryopteris championii Dicliptera you can expect a 3'Dr. John Mickel describes Dryopteris championii as "another of my favorite ferns." This vigorous, deer resistant, 2' tall x 2' wide clump former has dark green, glossy, arching fronds that can reach nearly 3' long. Not only is Dryopteris championii evergreen, but the old fronds remain upright throughout the winter months all bets are off if you have too much winter precipitation. This is truly a stunning hardy garden fern! Watch our Plant Spotlight