Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea Hosta 'Halcyon' is one of

Hosta 'Halcyon' is one of the most recognized and most popular hostas in the history of the genus

resembling an astilbe on steroids

the rare native Carex eburnea is not well-known in gardening circles

and certainly one of the least known

distinguished by its two-tone flowers

Dryopteris crassirhizoma Olea Hosta 'Halcyon' is one of(syn: Dryopteris buschiana) Dryopteris crassirhizoma is a handsome, tall, Clark Gablesque, vase shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy. The semi evergreen, deer resistant, thick textured fronds of Dryopteris crassirhizoma give a very tropical appearance in the garden. In winter, the fronds remain green but lay flat on the ground, helping to protect those nearby from the ravages of winter.