Family : Dryopteridaceae.

Soft shield fern.

This sturdy fern is erect, then more arching in late summer. The fronds are finely cut ; the laminae is light green, matt, tender textured; The stipe and the young croziers are cloaked with golden scales. Plant in a group or singly, in cool woods, banks, shady screes, in acidic to very chalky soils, even dry, in shade or light shade. Evergreen and easy to grow. Height : 1m. Hardiness : -25°C.