Decidedly dormant in winter, dying back to the ground completely even in mild winter climates. Spreads by underground rhizomes. This one has lusher foliage and needs more regular watering, and can be a production problem for us just because he wants to grow so big. But this variety is quite useful as a larger plant within the border, and with the recent trend towards taller annuals and perennials may increase in popularity. Leaf margins are cut.
Leaves are typical small grey green type, flowers are rich lavender with violet sepals.
Relatively drought tolerant. Recently it has been harder to find propagation sources for this variety. This fern is native to widespread areas of the tropics, subtropics, and temperate zones. Pinnae are small, almost rounded. Probably not very frost hardy.