Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Eucalyptus tinged purple and pink in

tinged purple and pink in autumn and small

Excellent for beds and borders and suitable for growing in pots and containers

dying specimen found in a Sussex garden

perfect for streets

bred by Peter Moore in 2009

Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Eucalyptus tinged purple and pink inDryopteris atrata is a tall, robust, clump forming, semi evergreen terrestrial male fern with black stems and slightly arched, lance shaped, bright green fronds with long midribs. Mostly found in woodland settings by streams and lakes. Dryopteris atrata can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus rich, moist, well drained soils. It thrives in partial to full shade. It tends to be evergreen in climates with mild winters. In colder