Bommeria hispida Gila Dwarf Gunnera although it will grow fine

although it will grow fine in less than ideal conditions

before disappearing in the heat of summer

the flowers do not hold up when cut

" Imagine crossing Aspidistra 'Okame' with Aspidistra 'Asahi' and you get the picture

everyone needs a "guardian angel

Bommeria hispida Gila Dwarf Gunnera although it will grow fineBommeria hispida (copper fern) is a dwarf evergreen fern native to the desert Southwest (Arizona to west Texas) that few people have grown. Copper fern has proven quite easy to grow in our sunny rock garden alongside agaves and cacti. This slowly spreading dwarf tops out at 2" tall, with 2" wide, hand shaped, fuzzy green leaves atop short, wiry black stems. As you can imagine from its desert origin, Bommeria hispida is quite drought tolerant. Bommeria