Woodsia obtusa Perennial Plant of the Year which in turn consume aphids

which in turn consume aphids

perhaps that's what Thurman did when he selected it

I am not a fern

This easy-to-grow hosta makes a wonderful specimen with dark green

each clump can reach 1' in width with glossy olive-green leaves w/purple undersides

Woodsia obtusa Perennial Plant of the Year which in turn consume aphidsWoodsia obtusa is a small, easy to grow, American native fern and is found growing in both acidic and alkaline soils on rock ledges and cliffs in the eastern US. The slowly creeping rhizomes make a nice, compact, 18" wide mound for filling spaces in the woodland garden. The fronds of Woodsia obtusa are deeply cut, presenting a very nice lacy appearance.