thelypteris palustris (marsh shield fern, marsh fern) native zone 5

thelypteris palustris (marsh shield fern, marsh fern) native zone 5AKA dryopteris thelypteris, thelypteris thelypteroides single, pale green, pinnate, feathery fronds non clumping form it spreads by long, creeping rhizomes makes an effective ground cover zone 5 height 45 70cm spread 100 200cm best grown in moist to wet conditions, in full sun to partial shade, however, it does not like excessive standing water it is very adaptable to different pH levels and soil types full sun, partial sun shade deer resistant low

bloom time: summer to early fall

bold ruby-red flowers with contrasting yellow stamens

trailing habit

the grass blades are green turning bronze to burnt orange in the fall

leaf-like bract

excellent evergreen for tight hedging

may fade quickly if planted in direct sun

white with a pink hue

may require staking

sword-like leaves

flat leaf blades are 30 cm long

as the plants usually wane in midsummer