Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum' (Plumosum Oak Fern, Plumosum Ruffled Oak Fern)
Botanical Information
| Family | Woodsiaceae |
| Genus | Gymnocarpium |
| Species | dryopteris |
| Cultivar | 'Plumosum' |
| Synonyms | Currania dryopteris 'Plumosum' |
| Category | Perennials, Ferns |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1a - 6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 5b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-5) |
| Height | 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Gymnocarpium dryopteris ‘Plumosum’ is a deciduous fern with triangular, bright green fronds and ruffled secondary pinnae. |
| Landscape | Makes a nice edging plant in woodland or rock gardens. Can be used as ground cover and in containers. Good textural interest. |
| Cultivation | Grow in part to full shade, in moist soil. Mulch with rotting leaves in the summer to aid in moisture retention. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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