Family Blechnaceae
Originating from Northern hemisphere

Superbly structured, dark upright fronds of beautifully organised slender leaflets, form architectural rosettes of long tongue-like leaves. Borne on black stems, the leaflets are smooth and rounded, held in a striking ladder like formation, hence its common name. The first upright flush of evergreen leaves emerges in early spring, slowly reclining, before the impressive upstanding flush of tall spore-bearing fronds appears in summer. An undemanding fern that is happy in sun or shade, growing lusher in damp conditions, in any except alkaline soil.

Height and spread in 5 – 10 years 50cm x 50cm.