Hosta Above the Clouds PP 34341 Clematis We think Dryopteris tokyoensis is

We think Dryopteris tokyoensis is an easy-to-grow and distinctive deer-resistant fern for the woodland shade garden

Instead of the typical 10' tall specimen

Podophyllum peltatum

fast-multiplying 8' tall clump

The resulting vigorous hybrid produces stalks topped with a creamy white pouch backed by light brown sepals

Hosta Above the Clouds PP 34341 Clematis We think Dryopteris tokyoensis isHosta 'Above the Clouds' is a new creation from Hans Hansen of Walters Gardens. The 2' tall x 5' wide, large clump of deeply cupped, corrugated blue foliage was derived from a cross of Hosta 'Silver Moon' and the tetraploid Hosta 'Liberty'. The clump is topped with 3' tall scapes of light lavender flowers, starting in midsummer.