Araiostegia parvipinnata

Asian hares-foot fern, Araiostegia parvipinnata is a particularly attractive fern, native to the alpine forests of Japan.

Hardy, it has fine, deciduous foliage but it’s real feature is its brown hairy rhizomes, similar to hares’ feet, which creep above ground or over the side of a pot. It’s perfect for growing at the front of a border, near a path, or in a raised bed, and is especially striking in a container.

For best results grow Araiostegia parvipinnata in well-drained, gritty, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Protect from winter wet. Water sparingly.