Coniogramme affinis Ping Wu Actaea tardily deciduous fern has a

tardily deciduous fern has a zig-zag rachis (stem) to 2' long

variegated form

Thanks to Bob Snyder for sharing this deer-resistant hardy lantana he grows in his garden two hours west (colder) of PDN

The removal of spent flower stalks can improve the appearance of the foliage display and prevent unwanted seedlings

Coniogramme affinis Ping Wu Actaea tardily deciduous fern has aThis Hans Hansen fern spore collection hails from Ping Wu in China's Sichuan province at 5,000' elevation. The 3' long, dark green, glossy tripinnate fronds arch upward to form a 3' tall x 4' wide plant in 5 years. The thick underground rhizomes spread outward, but not at a rate that will prove scary or invasive in the woodland garden. Coniogramme affinis stays evergreen in mild winters, but is tardily deciduous when really cold weather arrives. The