Dryopteris affinis Crispa Gracilis Woodsia well-drained soils produce the best

well-drained soils produce the best flowering

We selected the best of these to introduce for those interested in breeding and hosta genetics

the 1' wide clumps are topped with near-white flowers on 12" scapes

Haleakala' is our 2004 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction

Dryopteris affinis Crispa Gracilis Woodsia well-drained soils produce the best(aka: Dryopteris affinis 'Congesta Cristata') Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis' is a charming dwarf semi evergreen form of the widespread European native golden scaled male fern, selected in the UK around 1880. The small rock garden sized clumps, to 8" tall x 8" wide, are composed of narrow, upright, tightly congested (like my nose in pollen season) fronds, each with upturned tips. Since Dryopteris 'Crispa Gracilis' is so small and well behaved, be