Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Shaped Female flowers are inconspicuous and

Female flowers are inconspicuous and followed by edible nuts in autumn

Caryopteris - clandonensis (Bluebeard) 'Kew Blue' is a compact

luscious green with creamy-white margins

It is stunning as a specimen plant

and horses

Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 3lt Shaped Female flowers are inconspicuous andDryopteris 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