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Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’


Ruffled Oak Fern

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 9.035.100


Oak Fern is one of our North American native species. Plants prefer a moist, rich woodland soil, and prefer areas with cool summer. Forms a small patch of branching triangular bright-green fronds, the tiny leaflets overlapping and ruffled. Slightly spreading in habit but not at all invasive. Beautiful for edging in the woodland or rock garden. Appreciates a mulch of rotting leaves to help retain soil moisture during the summer months. Deciduous. Sometimes known by the synonym Currania dryopteris ‘Plumosum'.

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Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’

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Blooming Time
Foliage Color
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Height
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
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Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’


Ruffled Oak Fern

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 9.035.100


Oak Fern is one of our North American native species. Plants prefer a moist, rich woodland soil, and prefer areas with cool summer. Forms a small patch of branching triangular bright-green fronds, the tiny leaflets overlapping and ruffled. Slightly spreading in habit but not at all invasive. Beautiful for edging in the woodland or rock garden. Appreciates a mulch of rotting leaves to help retain soil moisture during the summer months. Deciduous. Sometimes known by the synonym Currania dryopteris ‘Plumosum'.

Further details for
Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate