Dryopteris affinis (Golden Male Fern)

Award-winning Dryopteris affinis (Golden Male Fern) is a robust semi-evergreen fern forming a rosette of finely cut, arching fronds from an erect, stout rhizome. Arising in shuttlecock-like clusters, the fronds are bright chartreuse-green when they unfurl in spring, in contrast to the scaly, golden-brown midribs. Providing an elegant display, they mature to rich green later and often remain green through winter. Golden Male Fern is similar to Dryopteris filix-mas (Male Fern), but differs in having a small black dot at the base of each pinna where it joins the rachis. Easily grown, Dryopteris affinis is attractive in almost any garden situation. Evergreen in mild climates.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities
• Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm) and will reliably reappear year after year.
• Performs best in part shade or full shade in moist and well-drained soils. Will tolerate full sun if provided plenty of moisture. Drought tolerant once established.
• This plant is a great choice for shady beds and borders, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cottage gardens, or woodlands .
• Virtually pest and disease free.
• Remove faded fronds regularly and divide plants when crowded.
• Propagate by sowing spores as soon as ripe or by division in spring
• Native to Europe and Asia