Woodwardia orientalis (Oriental Chain Fern) Fragrant grassy leaves appearing late spring

grassy leaves appearing late spring

In the wild Maianthemum fuscum grows at moderatly high elevations mixed among ferns

Notes:  Rather rare in Western gardens

Family:  Hydrangeaceae Zone:  6 - 9Natural Range: Japan

Bloom Time:  Late summer

Woodwardia orientalis (Oriental Chain Fern) Fragrant grassy leaves appearing late springZone: 8 10 Natural Range: Japan, China, Taiwan Soil: Moist, humus rich Light: Part shade Height: 3' or more Attributes: Evergreen, Thick crown with glossy red new growth turning dark green. toothed pinnae. Tiny ferns are formed on the fronds Notes: In the wild this produces cascading fronds colonizing damp mountain forests. This is a great foliage plant in a shady moist garden. Great when grown in a tall pot or hanging basket where the fronds are