Woodwardia orientalis (Oriental Chain Fern) Fragrant Numerous small double blue-purple flowers

Numerous small double blue-purple flowers

Three to five-lobed leaves

and foliage in comparison to other plants around

Notes:  Rather rare in Western gardens

Family:  Hydrangeaceae Zone:  6 - 9Natural Range: Japan

Woodwardia orientalis (Oriental Chain Fern) Fragrant Numerous small double blue-purple flowersZone: 8 10 Natural Range: Japan, China, Taiwan Soil: Moist, humus rich Light: Part shade Height: 3' or more Attributes: Evergreen, Thick crown with glossy red new growth turning dark green. toothed pinnae. Tiny ferns are formed on the fronds Notes: In the wild this produces cascading fronds colonizing damp mountain forests. This is a great foliage plant in a shady moist garden. Great when grown in a tall pot or hanging basket where the fronds are