Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
Paeonia lactiflora
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Herbaceous Peony
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
Herbaceous peony
In German
marginal Holz fern
Krautige Pfingstrose
In French
marginal dryoptéride
pivoines herbacées
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
peonía herbáceas
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
ποώδη παιωνία
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
peônia herbáceas
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
piwonii zielnych
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
herbaceum AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Not Available
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Peony is Neutral.
Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Chinese Peony height is 76.00 cm and width 76.00 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Chinese Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Chinese Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chinese Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marginal Wood Fern pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.