Dryopteris sieboldii
The Asian Dryopteris sieboldii is one of the most unique, hardy garden ferns that we’ve grown, with thick cardboard-like leaves that resemble giant hands. The 2′ wide, tropical-looking, deer-resistant, bold-textured, drought-tolerant, easy-to-grow, adjective-laden clumps remain evergreen down to 5 degrees F. After seeing the tropical-looking Dryopteris sieboldii, folks will ask…is that really winter hardy?