Dryopteris nipponensis Cynara The upright petioles support the

The upright petioles support the outfacing green leaves

Good drainage is key in the garden along with morning sun and afternoon light shade

Chemicals or callirhoe

requiring absolutely no care in the garden

so that's a good thing

Dryopteris nipponensis Cynara The upright petioles support the(aka: Dryopteris cystolepidota) Dryopteris nipponensis is a cousin of the better known autumn fern, that makes a 2' tall x 3' wide evergreen, deer resistant clump with foliage that is shorter and broader than Dryopteris erythrosora. The elegant, foliage texture makes this a favorite of garden visitors, who have bugged us to propagate it for years enough, already! The new growth in spring is tinted red for a wonderful contrast. Dryopteris nipponensis