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Michael V asked in Science & MathematicsBotany · 1 decade ago

What type of ferns are winterhardy (England) and can withstand very wet acidic soils?

Am trying too find a hardy fern for my dark, wet humid garden in a city in the Netherlands. Pleas name or recommend me a species?

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    Dryopteris carthusiana (Narrow Buckler-fern) grows in acidic wet woodlands & fens

    Dryopteris cristata (Fen Buckler-fern) grows in acific fens, marshes & wet heaths

    Osmunda regalis (Royal Fern) grows in acidic wetlands

    Oreopteris limbosperma (Lemon-scented Fern) grows in acidic open woods & damp peaty areas

    Pilularia globulifera (Pillwort) prefers acidic soil and grows at lake margins

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