Description
This is an evergreen fern which is used for ground cover, baring in mind it will not spread far. Its new fronds emerge in the spring red and fade to green. To get the best spring colour ensure that it gets some sunlight. It will grow best in moist to well drained soil and will tolerate sandy or clay soils.
Common Name: Alpine water fern
Latin Name: Blechnum penna-marina
Special features: Evergreen easy ground cover for shade. Slowly forms a mat.
