Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Perennial Plant of the Year This is renowned as one

This is renowned as one of the best of the green/yellow flowered hellebore species

wife of famed crinum breeder Luther Bundrant

Unlike many of the other hardy calanthes

As with Sarracenia psittacina

Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom

Dryopteris affinis ssp affinis Perennial Plant of the Year This is renowned as oneIn our garden, the golden scaled male fern has certainly proved to be one of the most adaptable and vigorous ferns. Dryopteris affinis ssp. affinis makes a semi evergreen 2' tall x 2' wide clump whose foliage holds until it simply falls apart in early spring. Dryopteris affinis makes a nice solitary specimen but is also great for a mass planting in the woodland shade garden. Dryopteris affinis is equally successful at home in either acidic or alkaline