The Japanese fern is distinctive amongst dryopteris as it has only a few large pinnae, which can take on a blueish-green hue. It has a slowly creeping habit and make a good contrast amongst the more typical ferns.
The Japanese fern is distinctive amongst dryopteris as it has only a few large pinnae, which can take on a blueish-green hue. It has a slowly creeping habit and make a good contrast amongst the more typical ferns.
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Digitalis, Epimedium, Pulmonaria |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 50cm |
| Soil | Rich and fertile |
| Spread | 50cm |