A bold, architectural fern with towering, upright fronds that create a dramatic, almost prehistoric presence in the shade garden. Its finely textured, bright green foliage forms a vase-shaped clump, adding structure and elegance to moist woodland settings.
| Perennial | |
| Dryopteris | |
| Fern | |
| Zone 5 | |
| 2-6 hours | |
| Moist, rich, well-drained soil | |
| 36-48" | |
| 24-36" | |
| Yes | |
| Hosta, Heuchera, Brunnera, Astilbe |