Dryopteris filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactila'

This fern brings unique texture and structure to your garden. Its finely divided, feathery fronds create a soft, airy effect.

Key Features

• Also known as the Slender Male Fern or Multi-Fingered Male Fern.
• Forms a large, elegant clump of arching, deciduous fronds.
• Reaches a mature height of 1.2m with a spread of up to 1m.
• The mid-green fronds have very narrow, widely-spaced leaflets.
• Each frond and leaflet tip divides into multiple forks (polydactyla), adding intricate detail.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• The dense clump provides excellent shelter for insects and amphibians.
• It offers protective cover for ground-feeding birds.

Planting Tips

• Plant in moist, well-drained soil that does not dry out.
• Choose a spot in partial to full shade for best results.
• This fern thrives in a sheltered position under trees or in a woodland border.
• It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay.

Add this architectural fern to a shady corner for year-round interest.