About This Plant
Goldie's fern is an herbaceous perennial that is known for being easy to grow. It does best in fertile, acidic soil, and especially when sheltered from hard winds and sun. It is one of the largest ferns in the Dryopteris family.
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Plant Facts
Goldie’s fern gets both its common name and its species name from John Goldie, who first brought this fern from Canada to the UK.
Alternate Names
Goldie’s Shield Fern, Giant Wood Fern, Goldie’s Wood Fern,
