Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance Tripidium somewhat like that of a

somewhat like that of a fig

think wax myrtles

from the center of which emerges a fleshy appendage resembling an upside-down purple carrot

If you have a shady spot near your house

jet-black scapes emerge that contrast well with the foliage

Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance Tripidium somewhat like that of aDryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' is a selected form of autumn fern that has brighter red new growth than what is typically seen with spore grown plants. Frankly, all autumn ferns have great color when the new fronds emerge from the evergreen clump, so this is really something special. Autumn fern is a very easy to grow, deer resistant fern making a 2' wide clump that is tolerant of a wide range of garden conditions, including extreme drought once