Polystichum retrosopaleaceum Pellaea and the old leaves will

and the old leaves will generally just fade away

Lycoris 'Peppermint' seems to need a dry period during summer months

who acquired it as a pass-along plant from her grandmother

Japan comes this evergreen clump former with very thick lustrous 3-4" long leaves with dramatic deeply impressed veins

Polystichum retrosopaleaceum Pellaea and the old leaves willPolystichum retrosopaleaceum is an easy to grow evergreen Japanese native that bears a striking resemblance to one of my other favorite ferns, Polystichum polyblepharum, except that the fronds are narrower, particularly toward the base. The giant crown is home to 3' long, glossy, dark green fronds that arch out around the center. Polystichum retrosopaleaceum prefers a moist site in the woodland garden where it makes a splendid evergreen specimen!