Dryopteris nipponensis Bulgaria The species name rostrata refers

The species name rostrata refers to the fruit

So it is a superb plant for either light shade or full sun

are equally attractive to bees

hummingbird attracting flowers on 30" tall scapes in late spring

Dryopteris nipponensis Bulgaria The species name rostrata refers(aka: Dryopteris cystolepidota) Dryopteris nipponensis is a cousin of the better known autumn fern, that makes a 2' tall x 3' wide evergreen, deer resistant clump with foliage that is shorter and broader than Dryopteris erythrosora. The elegant, foliage texture makes this a favorite of garden visitors, who have bugged us to propagate it for years enough, already! The new growth in spring is tinted red for a wonderful contrast. Dryopteris nipponensis