Great Plant Pick: Sunset fern
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What: This fantastic evergreen fern is a recent addition to the Northwest landscape. In late spring, new coppery-pink fronds open quickly developing to orangey-bronze tones that then mature to a glossy, deep olive green. Once you see this lovely array of colors it’s easy to see why the common name is, sunset fern. The duration of the show is extended well into summer with the appearance of occasional new fronds until late July. Epimediums and Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’ create an eye-catching combination. This is a good fern for use as a single prime specimen or in small groups.