Blechnum nipponicum (Japanese Deer Fern)

Zone: 6 - 9 Natural Range: Japan Soil: moist, humus rich, well drained Light: part shade, shade Height: 12"  tall Attributes: Evergreen, horizontal frond growth with 12" tall fertile fronds.  Orange - yellow, red new growth, turns darker green. Notes:  A rare fern with much garden potential.  Only found in a few collectors and botanical gardens.  The fronds like other Blechnum are slow to emerge in the spring but then it explodes with color.   Pot Size: 4" Band Pot