Drynaria sinica
Reference : 01DRYN
Description
Family : Polypodiaceae.
Synonym : Drynaria baronii.
Epilithic or terrestrial fern. The fronds are dimorphic, pinnatifid, undulate, on a thick, creeping rhizome. In spring, the crosiers appear pink-orange and unfurl in upright, light green fronds, of 25/30cm height, or in basal fronds, shorter and sessile. According to Flora of China, sometimes basal fronds are absent. In autumn, the two types of fronds turn brown and persist. This Drynaria must be grown in a well drained soil, in light shade. Hardiness : -8/-10°C.
Features
Foliage : evergreen
Height : less than 30cm
Soil type : well drained
Site : walls, rockery, rocks, banks, temporarily dry - veranda, greenhouse, indoor - potted fern
Exposure : half shade
Shape : upright
Rhizome : creeping
Hardiness : down to -10°C (14°F) - down to -8°C (17.6°F)