Dryopteris erythrosora South America the large purple jug-like flowers

the large purple jug-like flowers adorn the base of the plant

it's a low maintenance perennial

especially those with deep shade areas

each with yellow specks deep in the throat

Acorus 'Licorice' is a durable soil groundcover for moist areas

Dryopteris erythrosora South America the large purple jug-like flowersDryopteris erythrosora is one of the most popular and widely grown hardy ferns in the country. This favorite evergreen fern is prized for its 2' long, very dark green triangular fronds and striking new foliage of red and bronze. We love scattering these 2' wide clumpers throughout the woodland garden as a background for hostas and other bold textured woodland plants.