Dryopteris filix-mas
| Type | Ferns |
|---|---|
| Family | Dryopteridaceae |
| Size when mature | 1 m tall, 0.8 m across |
| Light | Shade, Part sun |
| Moisture | Moist, Medium |
| Soil | loam, clay |
| Soil pH | 5 to 7.5 |
| Hardy to | -30 degrees |
| Flowers | Grown for its leaves rather than its flowers |
| For pollinators | Little |
| Water | Medium water |
| Upkeep | Little |
| Growth | cat.growth.moderate |
| In Europe | Native |
| Spreading risk | None known |
| If eaten | People: Can upset a stomach · Dogs: Can cause illness · Cats: Can cause illness |
Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.
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