Perennials, Ferns > Gymnocarpium > Gymnocarpium dryopteris > Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum'
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
'Plumosum'
Plumosum Oak Fern, Plumosum Ruffled Oak Fern
| Family |
| Woodsiaceae |
| Genus |
| Gymnocarpium |
| Species |
| dryopteris |
| Cultivar |
| 'Plumosum' |
| Category |
| Perennials, Ferns |
| Synonyms |
| Currania dryopteris 'Plumosum' |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 15 - 30 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 - 45 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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