Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Male Fern’
Dryopteris filix-mas although defined as deciduous by the RHS has performed like a semi-evergreen fern over winter holding onto the fronds and remaining green throughout winter. This is a traditional looking fern and when mature can reach over a metre in height. This really is one of the larger ground ferns so make sure you plant it with enough room to grow or it will smother anything growing round it.
This deciduous fern forms a large clump of narrow lance-shaped green leaves with slightly darker green midribs. Leaves have a delicate appearance and look stunning planted among contrasting bold foliage plants. This fern does best in shade and moist soil.