Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 7lt 8ft-9ft | 2.5m - 3m especially in cooler climates

especially in cooler climates

opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring

fragrant flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies

creating a striking contrast against its bare

It needs to be sheltered form strong winds

Dryopteris atrata | Black Fern - Ferns - Perennial 7lt 8ft-9ft | 2.5m - 3m especially in cooler climatesDryopteris 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