Asplenium platyneuron - Ebony spleenwort

Asplenium platyneuron - Ebony spleenwortEbony spleenwort is an upright growing fern that resembles a miniature Christmas fern. It usually is not much taller than 12 inches. It likes well drained soil and usually grows on north or east facing slopes. Like most ferns, it remains green all season long and will have some foliage into winter Like most of the native woodland ferns it is easy to grow and long lived.

It has a white bloom in spring and the foliage persists into summer

The leaves persist into fall and go dormant with the onset of winter

It usually grows in low places and requires adequate moisture

with large heart-shaped leaves

The root is fragrant and has a pleasant odor

It is a hardy plant

Birdsfoot violet is named for the leaves which are parted and resemble a birds foot

Jacobs ladder is spring blooming wildflower growing to about 8 " to 10 "

Mayapple is a fairly tall woodland plant with large leaves

It grows from a bulb and is long lived and hardy

Suitable as a rock garden plant where it can be planted with other low growing plants

This plant is a prolific self-sower and can increase its number if it is planted in a favorable location