Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Chrysogonum Cobblewood 229) This spontaneous seedling

Cobblewood 229) This spontaneous seedling originated at the US National Arboretum as a cross between E

quite un-aucuba-esque

yingeri-like flowers in early summer

Aspidistra zongbayi 'Old Glory' has thrived for us in the garden since 2002

Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Chrysogonum Cobblewood 229) This spontaneous seedlingIn our garden, the golden scaled male fern has certainly proved to be one of the most adaptable and vigorous ferns. Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis makes a semi evergreen 2' tall x 2' wide clump whose foliage holds until it simply falls apart in early spring. Dryopteris affinis makes a nice solitary specimen but is also great for a mass planting in the woodland shade garden. Dryopteris affinis is equally successful at home in either acidic or alkaline