Woodwardia orientalis Crispa Woody Perennials Asarum asperum forms a tight

Asarum asperum forms a tight 3" tall x 1' wide clump in the woodland garden

pure white

but in winter

blueberry-sized fruit from spring persist alongside the fall flowers

Woodwardia orientalis Crispa Woody Perennials Asarum asperum forms a tightWoodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' is one of the most special and rare ferns in our collection, originally shared by plantsman Barry Yinger. The 3' long, arching evergreen fronds form a crested petticoat at the end of each pinna. Woodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' isn't a fast growing fern, but when a clump finally matures, the resulting 3' tall x 3' wide specimen is truly amazing. When mature, Woodwardia orientalis 'Crispa' also produces small plantlets