Taxonomic Name: Dryopteris marginalis

Common Name: Marginal Shield Fern

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Garden: Wisconsin Woodland Garden

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Height: 12-36 inches

Light Requirements: Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade, Filtered shade, Closed shade

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Tolerates periodic moisture

Flower Color: Green

Special Characteristics:

• Deer resistant, rabbit resistant