Dryopteris commixta 5a the genus Arisaema

the genus Arisaema

In cool summers

In a slightly moist site

The pouches are backed by ruby violet twisted sepals

This is best done in fall or winter

Dryopteris commixta 5a the genus ArisaemaSince we first planted Dryopteris pycnopteroides in 2000, this easy to grow, evergreen Asian clumper has become one of our all time favorite ferns. The show starts in spring with amazing alien antennae like, black stemmed croziers that unfurl in a grab your camera moment. Weeks later, the shiny, erect, dark green fronds reach 2' in length, highlighted at the base by black "fur". Our 10 year old clumps are 18" tall x 2' wide. Unfortunately, Dryopteris