Drynaria sinica
- Fern
- 30-40 cm high
- Red to purple foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suitable for partial shade
Beautiful pinnate leaves - copper-coloured when emerging - on creeping rhizomes. Hardy, also grows on bean stumps and rocks.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 40 cm |
|---|---|
| Flower colour | NO |
| Leaf colour | Brown-red, Green |
| Growth habit | Creeping |
| Growth rate | Slow |
Site conditions
| Light | Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered, Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Drynaria sinica |
|---|---|
| Genus | Drynaria |
| Family | Polypodiaceae |
