Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis grass-like foliage that eventually makes

grass-like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions

although it was not described as a new species until 2007

'Fire and Ice'

the top of each spike becomes a giant flower head

5" long glossy green leaves

Pyrrosia porosa Ionactis grass-like foliage that eventually makesPyrrosia porosa is a little known tongue fern species with a wide native range from India, across southern China and into the Philippines, where it can be found growing on tree trunks from 3,000' to 8,500' elevation. The thick, dark green, 10" x 1. 5" evergreen fronds emerge from a tightly clustered rhizome. The brown indumentum on the leaf back adds a lovely contrast to the dark green fronts. In marginal winter climates, Pyrrosia porosa should be