Florida Shield Fern, Southern Wood Fern

Dryopterisludoviciana

Genus
Dryopteris (dry-OP-ter-iss)
Species
ludoviciana (loo-doh-vik-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Aspidium ludovicianum
Dryopteris floridana
Nephrodium floridanum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Ferns
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Conway, South Carolina

Navasota, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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negative
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El Sobrante, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2007 | neutral

Native to the southern-most states in the USA (including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Car...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | neutral

Upright in its growth habit. Fronds are dark green. Will tolerate dry conditions but will perform best in moist areas. Makes a great gro...Read More

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