Arachniodes standishii (Upside Down Fern)

Zone: 4 - 9
Natural Range: Japan, Korea
Soil: moist, humus rich, well drained
Light: part shade, shade
Height: 1'-3' long, arching

Attributes: evergreen - semievergreen. Arching fronds with feathery texture, thick veins on the upper side of the frond.

Notes: A very attractive fern that is a great contrast to thicker foliage. A top fern among collectors, yet is still not often available.

Companion plants: Arisaema, Podophyllum, Primula, Cypripedium, ferns, Calanthe, Disporum, Trillium, Asarum.

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