Dryopteris sieboldii Amsonia green species hosta has light

green species hosta has light green

The very large pointed glossy evergreen leaves are highlighted with silver

As the upright stalk reaches its ultimate height

The small rounded half-dollar-sized leaves are dark green but heavily mottled with dramatic silver venation

waxy foliage on a clump that can easily cover an area 4' wide

Dryopteris sieboldii Amsonia green species hosta has lightThe Asian Dryopteris sieboldii is one of the most unique, hardy garden ferns that we've grown, with thick cardboard like leaves that resemble giant hands. The 2' wide, tropical looking, deer resistant, bold textured, drought tolerant, easy to grow, adjective laden clumps remain evergreen down to 5 degrees F. After seeing the tropical looking Dryopteris sieboldii, folks will ask is that really winter hardy?