Use mulch or humusy soils. Arching fronds are smooth and deeply cut. Needs shade, acidic soils and moisture. New fronds covered with brown and white scales.
Leathery blades are gray to blue-green and evergreen.
Good fern for limited space. Features Tall fronds resemble ostrich feathers. Best in moist or wet, acidic soils. New wine-red fronds turn green. Blue-green fronds turn cinnamon brown in fall.