Dryopteris crassirhizoma Spigelia before the leaf emerges) resembling

before the leaf emerges) resembling a giant vase made from the purple vinyl used for cheap '70s car seats

(aka: Cypripedium calceolus var

just evergreen slender

humid Southeast US

the foliage takes on a burgundy hue over the blue

Dryopteris crassirhizoma Spigelia before the leaf emerges) resembling(syn: Dryopteris buschiana) Dryopteris crassirhizoma is a handsome, tall, Clark Gablesque, vase shaped fern that usually forms a solitary crown and can reach 3' tall x 3' wide when happy. The semi evergreen, deer resistant, thick textured fronds of Dryopteris crassirhizoma give a very tropical appearance in the garden. In winter, the fronds remain green but lay flat on the ground, helping to protect those nearby from the ravages of winter.