Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native it has fallen out of

it has fallen out of favor with plant enthusiasts

Our full size plant photo was taken October 17th

very slow-growing dwarf tree

Minimum temperature: -40°

dry garden or over a walled terrace

Austroblechnum penna-marina ssp. alpinum 'Cristatum' (Syn. Blechnum), Crested Alpine Water Fern West Coast native it has fallen out ofHighly dense, low evergreen fern with branched front tips. New fronds emerge each spring with a red, coppery color, more vibrant with more light. Prefers light shade with rich, evenly moist, well drained soils, though an established plant can handle some drought. These ferns will grow in sun, but will require much more water to maintain their beauty regimen through the summer. We recommend planting under a deciduous tree or shrub to get the full