Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fern
Deciduous Shrub, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Not Available
Types
Not available
Diana, Oiseau Bleu, Hamabo, Red Heart, Notwoodone, William R. Smith, Meehani, Woodbridge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Dark Pink, Light Pink, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, 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, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Hibiscus syriacus
Common Name
Southern wood fern
Syrian ketmia, Rose mallow, St Joseph's rod, Shrub Althea
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Rose von Sharon Hibiscus
In French
sud dryoptéride
Rose de Sharon Hibiscus
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Rosa de Siria Hibiscus
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Rose της Sharon Hibiscus
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Rosa de Sharon Hibiscus
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
In Latin
Fern australi
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Malvales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Hibiscus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose of Sharon Hibiscus is Neutral.
Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Rose of Sharon Hibiscus height is 400.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus flower color: Dark Pink, Light Pink and Pink
- Rose of Sharon Hibiscus leaf color: Green, Light Green and Yellow
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose of Sharon Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose of Sharon Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.