Category:

Fern, Shade Perennial

Genus:

Dryopteris

Species:

atrata

Common Name:

Shaggy Shield Fern

Height:

24 to 30 Inches

Spread:

30 to 36 Inches

Habit:

Dense clump. Moderate growth rate.

Zone:

6 to 8

Culture:

Partial to full shade.

Foliage:

Dark green fronds, with divided leaves on black stems. Evergreen.