Pellaea atropurpurea 3a and named in 1958 by

and named in 1958 by Dr

Despite being nursery seed propagated from long cultivated plants at JLBG

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Jerusalem sage flowers also attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies

The red-veined green pitchers usually turn a lovely blood red in fall

Pellaea atropurpurea 3a and named in 1958 by"That's a fern?", visitors ask in disbelief. Not only is it a fern, but it grows in full sun and is native to all but 8 states of the continental United States! This quirky little fern prefers rocky alkaline soils, where it is tolerant of everything except being too wet and too crowded in short it's socially inept. The black green upright leaves form a delightful small 10" tall clump (rarely taller) perfect for the rock garden. This is not a fern for