Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Shaped great for wall-side borders

great for wall-side borders

It is stunning as a specimen plant

Caryopteris - clandonensis (Bluebeard) 'Kew Blue' is a compact

informal hedge

luscious green with creamy-white margins

Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Shaped great for wall-side bordersDryopteris atrata is a tall, robust, clump forming, semi evergreen terrestrial male fern with black stems and slightly arched, lance shaped, bright green fronds with long midribs. Mostly found in woodland settings by streams and lakes. Dryopteris atrata can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils. It thrives in partial to full shade. It tends to be evergreen in climates with mild winters. In colder