Blechnum chilense (Chilean Hard Fern) Epimedium Notes: Hybrid selection by Diana

Notes:  Hybrid selection by Diana Reek of Collector's Nursery

Deeply lobed

Height: 30-90 feet tall

Notes:  A relatively newly introduced genus

Natural Range: China

Blechnum chilense (Chilean Hard Fern) Epimedium Notes: Hybrid selection by DianaFamily: Blechnaceae Zone: 7 9 Natural Range: South America Soil: Moist, humus rich Light: Part sun Height: 3' 5' Attributes: Semi evergreen. Orange bronze new growth. Thick, dark green, crinkly fronds. Spreading rhizome. Like all Blechnum species new growth doesn't emerge until late in the spring. Will continually send up new growth during the growing season. Notes: Very bold and exotic looking fern for temperate gardens. In cold climates best if