Dryopteris cycadina or D. atrata ~ Shaggy Shield Fern, Black Wood Fern year-round-interest Tiny purple-brown flowers rise high

Tiny purple-brown flowers rise high above the foliage on stems in late summer and are followed by fluffy white seed heads that persist through winter

Christmas Fern

COMPANION PLANTS: Goldenrod

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance

Best bloom in full sun and moist

Dryopteris cycadina or D. atrata ~ Shaggy Shield Fern, Black Wood Fern year-round-interest Tiny purple-brown flowers rise highShaggy Shield Fern is a semi evergreen fern that has an upright vase habit. Shaggy Shield Fern has stiff leathery fronds with black hair like scales covering the rachis. Thrives in rich, moist, acidic soils with some shade. Tolerates drought once established. Type: Fern Origins: North India, China, Taiwan and Japan Height: 1. 5' 3 Spread: 1. 5 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: N A Season of Interest: Year