Dryopteris uniformis Cristata Amsonia are clothed with thick waxy-green

are clothed with thick waxy-green leaves that remain evergreen all winter

We have found it to grow equally as well on clay as in sandy soils

the remaining floral parts retain the golden color

Our unique 1998 introduction combines the durability of Hosta 'Undulata' with the growth form of Hosta 'Fortunei'

Dryopteris uniformis Cristata Amsonia are clothed with thick waxy-greenThe common name of uniformed petticoat male fern creates interesting images of a "fern in drag". From mountainous woodlands of Asia comes this stunning crested form of Dryopteris uniformis, an easy to grow evergreen fern, which forms a medium sized tight clump of 2' long, erect, dark fronds. The tip of each pinnae (leaflet) is, of course, a tiny petticoat. We've grown this in our woodland shade garden for over two decades what a absolutely fantastic