Dryopteris pseudofilix mas Iris the 2' wide clumps are

the 2' wide clumps are topped with a splendid display of dark lavender buds

you'll enjoy the delicious early winter-ripening fruits

It has survived 0 degrees F here with no problem and actually reseeds near the original clump

if there are two flower heads open at the same time for cross-pollination

When a rain lily gets to this stage it is a good time to dig the whole clump

Dryopteris pseudofilix mas Iris the 2' wide clumps areAccording to the late fern guru Dr. John Mickel, Dryopteris pseudofilix mas is truly a great, easy to grow garden fern. Similar to Dryopteris wallichiana but larger and more welcoming of heat and humidity, Dryopteris pseudofilix mas hails from the high, moist, mountain forests in Mexico and Guatemala where it's quite rare. Unlike most other male ferns, the Mexican male fern continues to produce new fronds all season instead of just a single spring