An elegant fern, with arching fronds. Tough to the touch, paired pinnae, each with its own spine. As the plant ages, each stipe (frond stem) will develop black hairs, giving it a distinctive appearance.
Dryopteris atrata
Shaggy shield fern
Details
| Aspect | Shade |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Digitalis, Epimedium, Pulmonaria |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 90cm |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 90cm |
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