Dryopteris ludoviciana Edimentals but surprisingly is still not

but surprisingly is still not common in the trade

we leave the seed stalks as a delicacy for goldfinches

large pleated green foliage

simply superb for woodland gardens

dark green leaves (18" long x 1" wide) make an arching clump similar to a hosta

Dryopteris ludoviciana Edimentals but surprisingly is still notDryopteris ludoviciana is a stately, semi evergreen, clumping fern, native to the southeastern US, that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden. The shiny but leathery 3' tall fronds form a striking upright architectural specimen in the garden. Despite being native to swamps, Dryopteris ludoviciana has performed admirably for us in normal garden conditions, but also has a good tolerance for alkaline conditions.