Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Perennial Plant of the Year Their floral display is much

Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom

While it will grow with less light

but can be divided if one wanted additional plants

Typical emergence times for the foliage is mid-June (NC) through mid-September

As with Sarracenia psittacina

Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Perennial Plant of the Year Their floral display is muchIn our garden, the golden scaled male fern has certainly proved to be one of the most adaptable and vigorous ferns. Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis makes a semi evergreen 2' tall x 2' wide clump whose foliage holds until it simply falls apart in early spring. Dryopteris affinis makes a nice solitary specimen but is also great for a mass planting in the woodland shade garden. Dryopteris affinis is equally successful at home in either acidic or alkaline