Goldie's Fern

Dryopteris goldiana Dryopteridaceae

Other names

Goldie'S Wood Fern

Growth habit

Fern

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Northeastern N. America

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection, Groundcover Collection, Zucker Shrub Collection, Fischer Old-growth Forest

Source of plant

Sunny Border Ohio, North Creek Nurseries, Shady Oaks Nursery, Van Bourgondien, Weinstock-Bluemel, Panfield Nurseries Inc., Sunny Border Nurseries

Description

Fronds greenish-yellow in spring, becoming pale green later. 3' tall, 2' wide.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

foliage characteristics, notable texture

Status

L2|S4|G4