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Golden-scaled Male Fern

Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteridaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tunbridge Filmy FernHymenophyllum tunbrigense
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Narrow Buckler FernDryopteris carthusiana

Closely related fern species compete intensively for understory light and root space

Geneva BugleweedAjuga genevensis

Fern fronds create dense shade and allelopathic compounds inhibit understory herb growth

Uses

Functions

Woodland UnderstorySoil ProtectionMoisture RetentionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Young Fiddleheads

Medicinal Uses

Traditionally For WoundsAstringentVermifuge

Common Questions

What zones does Golden-scaled Male Fern grow in?

Golden-scaled Male Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Golden-scaled Male Fern?

Good companions for Golden-scaled Male Fern include Tunbridge Filmy Fern.

Design guilds with Golden-scaled Male Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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