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Intermediate Wood Fern

Dryopteris intermedia, Dryopteridaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

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

Wild Bleeding HeartDicentra eximia
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repens
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Starry False Solomon's SealMaianthemum stellatum
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Braun's Holly FernPolystichum braunii

Large fern species compete for limited understory light and soil resources in forest environments

Uses

Functions

Understory PlantingErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSoil Protection

Edible Parts

Fiddleheads

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Intermediate Wood Fern grow in?

Intermediate Wood Fern grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Intermediate Wood Fern?

Good companions for Intermediate Wood Fern include Wild Bleeding Heart, Creeping Oregon Grape, Starry False Solomon's Seal.

Design guilds with Intermediate Wood Fern and see companion relationships visually.

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