Dryopteris championii Geranium We prefer to cut the

We prefer to cut the old flower stalks back after the seed has dispersed

which sported from another hard-to-find NC introduction

It might be happiest in part day sun

we counted up to eight branches from one scape

each highlighted with a narrow creamy yellow streak in the center of each leaf

Dryopteris championii Geranium We prefer to cut theDr. John Mickel describes Dryopteris championii as "another of my favorite ferns." This vigorous, deer resistant, 2' tall x 2' wide clump former has dark green, glossy, arching fronds that can reach nearly 3' long. Not only is Dryopteris championii evergreen, but the old fronds remain upright throughout the winter months all bets are off if you have too much winter precipitation. This is truly a stunning hardy garden fern! Watch our Plant Spotlight