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Posted 05/21/2023 in Fern

Dryopteris goldiana

A striking addition to the shade garden, whether as a specimen plant or border plant. Very sturdy and stately, a slow spreader by rhizomes, reaching up to four feet in height in ideal conditions. Quite cold hardy, An excellent for tough moist shady sites. Named after the Scottish botanist John Goldie.

Post Details

Latin Name
Dryopteris goldiana
Common Name
Goldies Shield Fern
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
3-4 ft
Spread
4-6 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens Mass
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A striking addition to the shade garden, whether as a specimen plant or border plant. Very sturdy and stately, a slow spreader by rhizomes, reaching up to four feet in height in ideal conditions. Quite cold hardy, An excellent for tough moist shady sites. Named after the Scottish botanist John Goldie.

Special Care Instructions

Slowly spreads by rhizomes. Prefers moist, acidic soil in bright shade.

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