Blechnum penna-marina

Alpine Water Fern: Likes moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates sandy soils and clay. Part shade to shade. Low to medium water. Drought tolerant once established. Best with occasional water during dry spells. It can be grown full sun to shade.  Cut it to the ground in late winter for colorful spring growth. 6" tall by 5' wide. New fronds emerge a bright coppery-red. Deer and rabbit