Alaskan Fern
Family: Dryopteridaceae (Wood
Fern Family)
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Height: 18-24 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom: non-flowering
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Light: part shade to full
shade
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Soil: best in
organically rich, well-drained soil
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Moisture: moist;consistent moisture; tolerates dry shade conditions when established
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Use: woodland
garden, shade garden or shady areas of borders, wild or native plant garden;
under trees
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Care: low
maintenance; consider planting rhizome at an angle to help combat potential
crown rot
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Concerns: no serious
insect or disease problems
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Native to: species southern and
western Europe
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Notes: finely divided, soft, light green fronds; as the fronds arch, they appear to swirl around the center creating a whirlwind effect
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F044
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