Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Common chives, Garlic chives, Siberian garlic chives, Giant Siberian chives
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, head rot, Pink Root, Rust, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Asthma, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Bone strength, Improve heart health, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS marginalis
ALLIUM schoenoprasum
Common Name
Marginal wood fern
Chives, Cultivated Chives, Garden Chives
In Hindi
marginal wood fern
Chives
In German
marginal Holz fern
Schnittlauch
In French
marginal dryoptéride
Ciboulette
In Spanish
helecho de madera marginal
Cebollino
In Greek
οριακή φτέρη ξύλο
βολβοί φαγώσιμοι
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira marginal
Cebolinha
In Polish
marginalne drewna paproci
Szczypiorek
In Latin
Fern marginalibus
Sectivi porri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asparagales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chives
Season and care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chives is important to know. While considering everything about Marginal Wood Fern and Chives Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marginal Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chives season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Clay, Loam and for Chives is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marginal Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Chives is Neutral.
Marginal Wood Fern and Chives Physical Information
Marginal Wood Fern and Chives physical information is very important for comparison. Marginal Wood Fern height is 30.50 cm and width 90.50 cm whereas Chives height is 203.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Marginal Wood Fern and Chives are as follows:
Marginal Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Marginal Wood Fern leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Chives flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chives leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chives
Care of Marginal Wood Fern and Chives 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 Chives pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Marginal Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chives needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.