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Narrow Buckler Fern

Dryopteris carthusiana, Dryopteridaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White CorydalisCorydalis ochroleuca
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Hedge BedstrawGalium mollugo
Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Golden-scaled Male FernDryopteris affinis

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

Uses

Functions

Woodland Ground CoverWildlife HabitatSoil ProtectionNatural Mulch

Edible Parts

Young Fiddleheads

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Narrow Buckler Fern grow in?

Narrow Buckler Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Narrow Buckler Fern?

Good companions for Narrow Buckler Fern include White Corydalis, Hedge Bedstraw.

Design guilds with Narrow Buckler Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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