Dryopteris marginalis-Marginal Wood Fern June Height: 4 ft

Height: 4 ft

Spikenard is a woodland native with a commanding presence and large compound leaves that provide a lush and structured backdrop in a shady garden

while the flowers attract many pollinators and the resulting seeds provide food for birds

sticky resin that was traditionally used as a chewing gum

The plant’s deep taproot makes it exceptionally drought-resistant

Dryopteris marginalis-Marginal Wood Fern June Height: 4 ftMarginal Wood Ferns upright fronds unfurl in early spring to reveal delicate, lacy foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season and retains color through the winter. It is a resilient and low maintenance fern that thrives in well drained, shady locations and will not spread beyond where it is planted. Resistant to both deer and rabbits. Sun: Partial, Shade Soil: Medium Height: 2 ft