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iddy biddy fern lookin' thing
"Pam" wrote in message ... Valkyrie wrote: As I was working out on my balcony today I thought of the perfect plant to put in the pot with my witch hazel. I just can't remember what it's called. I had it growing in Seattle between the broken concrete pavers of my patio. It looks like a tiny delicate Boston fern (sort of), spreads by runners, stays very small and flat, it's a great ground cover, very hardy and tough as nails. Anybody know what it's called so I can go find some. The first time I saw this was in the Japanese garden in Portland, I got the name from the gardener there. Now I can not for the life of me remember what it was. Getting old is hell :-( Val A couple of things come to mind, Val. There is a true groundcover fern, Blechnum penne-marina, which is a great but hard to find plant. Evergreen miniature fern-like foliage held very close to the ground, spreads by underground runners to form colonies. Yes, YES!! YES!! That's it!! And now that you have jogged my memory I remember I was able to find it at a nursery in Seattle in the Ballard/Crown Hill area, it was back by a soccer/play field. I wonder if they are even there anymore. I guess the best bet is to call around and see if I can find it close to Tacoma. Thank you, Pam!! Val |
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