Polystichum retrosopaleaceum Pellaea In cooler climates

In cooler climates

Lycoris 'Peppermint' seems to need a dry period during summer months

boreale is a clumping species that remains up until a hard frost

This 2000 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction is one of the most prized plants in our garden

Japan comes this evergreen clump former with very thick lustrous 3-4" long leaves with dramatic deeply impressed veins

Polystichum retrosopaleaceum Pellaea In cooler climatesPolystichum retrosopaleaceum is an easy to grow evergreen Japanese native that bears a striking resemblance to one of my other favorite ferns, Polystichum polyblepharum, except that the fronds are narrower, particularly toward the base. The giant crown is home to 3' long, glossy, dark green fronds that arch out around the center. Polystichum retrosopaleaceum prefers a moist site in the woodland garden where it makes a splendid evergreen specimen!