Male Fern
Dryopteris filix mas
Male Fern
In stock · from $15.99
A lovely and useful fern for any shady, woodsy or moist location.
Specifying this plant? Save it to a project in the shop, or match a whole plant schedule with Plant List Matcher.
Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-21.
Good to know
- Tolerates shade.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Male Fern get?
About 36" tall and 24-36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Male Fern need?
Full to Part Shade.
How much water does Male Fern need?
Moderate water use.
Will Male Fern grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Male Fern in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $15.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Male Fern wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
Find similar plants
Shade Tolerant PlantsPlants for High ElevationPerennialsNative Plants