Pellaea atropurpurea Groundcovers In midsummer
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
In midsummer
very easy to grow and simply superb in the woodland garden
This stunning water iris boasts wide
We understand this has been winter hardy at the Denver Botanic Garden
yellow and red
Pellaea atropurpurea Groundcovers In midsummer"That's a fern?", visitors ask in disbelief. Not only is it a fern, but it grows in full sun and is native to all but 8 states of the continental United States! This quirky little fern prefers rocky alkaline soils, where it is tolerant of everything except being too wet and too crowded in short it's socially inept. The black green upright leaves form a delightful small 10" tall clump (rarely taller) perfect for the rock garden. This is not a fern for