{"title":"Plants Starting with “D”","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"danae-racemosa","title":"Danae racemosa","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFew plants carry their history as plainly as \u003cem\u003eDanae racemosa\u003c\/em\u003e. The name reaches back to Greek myth, to Danaë, daughter of the king of Argos, and the foliage carries a heavier classical freight than almost anything else you can grow in shade: Roman poet laureates are said to have worn it as their wreath, and Alexander the Great may have taken his victory crowns from it, cut from the same hills where he was fighting. Hence the two common names that have followed the plant for centuries, poet's laurel and Alexandrian laurel. It is, for the record, no true laurel at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat it is, botanically, is stranger and better. \u003cem\u003eDanae\u003c\/em\u003e is a monotypic genus, the only one of its kind, a monocot long filed among the lilies and now placed with the asparagus. The glossy, tapered \"leaves\" are not leaves but phylloclades, flattened stems doing a convincing impression of foliage. In spring the new growth comes up like asparagus or young bamboo, vertical canes rising from the crown that arch over as they lengthen into a soft, weeping fountain two to three feet tall and a little wider. The effect is fine-textured and deep green and holds every month of the year, which is rare enough in deep shade to feel like a small miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe flowers are negligible by design, tiny and greenish, the kind you have to be told to look for. The fruit is the payoff: come autumn, they set bright red-orange berries that sit among the dark foliage and hold through winter, the whole reason florists have prized the cut stems for generations. Most of the commercial greenery, in fact, is grown in Italy and flown out weekly, which has saddled this Iranian native with the third name of Italian ruscus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a reason you don't see them at every nursery. \u003cem\u003eDanae\u003c\/em\u003e grows slowly and resists propagation, taking five to seven years from seed to a plant worth selling, which is precisely how they became a treasured Southern pass-along, begged from a neighbor rather than bought. Give them shade, even deep shade, and ordinary well-drained soil; they ask for moisture to establish but shrug off drought once settled, and the deer leave them alone. Native to the woodlands of northern Iran and Asia Minor, hardy through roughly Zone 7, they bring a refinement to the dark corners of a garden that almost nothing else will, and a pedigree no other shade plant can touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057858416755,"sku":"DANA-RACE-01Q","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Danae_racemosa_JimRobbins.jpg?v=1763553410"},{"product_id":"daphne-odora","title":"Daphne odora","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Daphne is a favorite southern garden plant with very fragrant flowers in late winter. It is not and easy plant to produce in nurseries and is consequently not readily available. It becomes a dense evergreen shrub but Daphne can break your heart by dropping dead for seemingly no good reason. (Usually dies from root rot so very good drainage a must). This Daphne is probably best in semi-shade. This is a non-variegated form with pink flowers. It is native to eastern Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057858613363,"sku":"DAPH-ODOR-01G","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/FullSizeRender.heic?v=1738773013"},{"product_id":"daphniphyllum-humile","title":"Daphniphyllum humile","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eA quiet aristocrat of the evergreen garden, with roots in misty Japanese woodlands.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eIn an age when flamboyance so often overtakes quietude in the garden, \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"366\"\u003eDaphniphyllum humile\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a gentle reminder of grace, restraint, and the power of presence without spectacle. With its broad, lustrous leaves that catch morning light like polished green pewter, this evergreen shrub offers the stature and poise of a Rhododendron, but without the fuss or floral fanfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eNative to the shaded, moist forests of Japan, this refined understory plant brings an old-world calm to woodland gardens and dappled borders. Its leathery foliage—deep green and architectural—remains evergreen year-round, forming a rounded, symmetrical silhouette that holds its own in the quiet corners of the landscape. Though its flowers are inconspicuous, the shrub’s structural beauty more than compensates, especially in settings where subtlety is prized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eThose familiar with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eDaphniphyllum macropodum\u003c\/strong\u003e will find in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eD. humile\u003c\/strong\u003e its more modest cousin—a scaled-down version for the smaller garden or more intimate planting scheme. Introduced to American horticulture by none other than Woodlanders, this plant crossed the Atlantic from England's esteemed Hillier Nursery, and has since found favor among collectors and connoisseurs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eThis is a plant for poets and naturalists—those who walk their gardens not for show, but for solace. Planted in moist, semi-shady soil, it rewards patience with year-round presence, unbothered by heat or mild winter chill, and steadfast in its quiet beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eBotanical Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native to Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, leathery, evergreen; Rhododendron-like in form\u003cbr data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically 3–6 feet tall and wide\u003cbr data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003eNotable Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Architectural foliage, shade-loving, rare in cultivation\u003cbr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2099\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Woodland gardens, shade borders, collector’s plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos courtesy of John Grimshaw and John Anderson.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057858875507,"sku":"DAPH-HUMI-01G","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/daphniphyllum-humile-woodlanders1.jpg?v=1750865436"},{"product_id":"decumaria-barbara","title":"Decumaria barbara","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eDecumaria barbara is a native flowering vine known for its glossy leaves and white flat flower clusters. The blooms resemble those of Hydrangea and appear in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"669\"\u003eThis climbing vine attaches to rough surfaces using natural holdfasts. It performs well on walls, fences, or low masonry and thrives in sun or semi-shade. The plant adapts to garden settings where it can stay in view, rather than climbing high into trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eDecumaria barbara grows best in moist, well-drained soil. It is a reliable wall climbing plant for native plant gardens and southeastern U.S. landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057859235955,"sku":"DECU-BARB-01G","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Decumariabarbara.png?v=1722789137"},{"product_id":"dendropanax-trifidus","title":"Dendropanax trifidus","description":"\u003cp\u003eDendropanax is a most unusual small dense evergreen tree with ivy-like leaves. This plant grew in our garden here in Aiken, South Carolina for years. It is a Japanese native tht is indeed related to ivy. It bears similar flower and fruit clusters. Not at all well known in America and possibly first offered here by Woodlanders. Probably best in shade or semi-shade with moist well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057859367027,"sku":"DEND-TRIF-01G","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DendropanaxtrifidusJimRobbinsWoodlanders_b8716350-ef1b-491e-b915-2973eb7eeb54.jpg?v=1777492079"},{"product_id":"dianella-tasmanica-variegata","title":"Dianella tasmanica variegata","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eDianella tasmanica variegata is a perennial with strap-like leaves marked by white and green stripes. The foliage stays dense and upright through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eIn spring and early summer, this variegated Dianella forms star-shaped blue to purple flowers. These are followed by glossy, deep blue berries that stand out against the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eGrow this blue berry lily in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. It holds color through moderate cold and performs best in structured garden beds or borders. Native to Tasmania, it offers texture and color in compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057859629171,"sku":"DIAN-TASM-VARI-01G","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DianellatasmanicavariegataWoodlanders3.jpg?v=1730254776"},{"product_id":"dichroa-febrifuga","title":"Dichroa febrifuga","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medium size evergreen shrub has small blue flat topped clusters of flowers in spring followed by iridescent blue berries in fall. It is a relatively recent introduction from China. It is related to Hydrangea and soil conditions determine color of flowers in this plant also. Acidic soil - best blue color. Alkaline soil - pink colors but the berries are the main ornamental feature. It is a medicinal plant in China. Plant in moist but well-drained soil in semi shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanic.cam.ac.uk\/the-garden\/plant-list\/dichroa-febrifuga\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCambridge Botanic Garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057860120691,"sku":"DICH-FEBR-01G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Dichroa-febrifuga-19980761-A-2-scaled.jpg?v=1722789808"},{"product_id":"dichroa-versicolor","title":"Dichroa versicolor","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe genus name comes from the Greek \u003cem\u003edichroos\u003c\/em\u003e, \"two-colored,\" and \u003cem\u003eDichroa versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e takes the idea further still — bloom color shifts with soil chemistry the same way it does in hydrangeas, swinging from deep cobalt to soft mauve depending on available aluminum. The species was introduced to Atlanta gardens by way of a seed exchange between Scott McMahan at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and a high-elevation collection from Taiwan, which is part of why it has held up better in southeastern gardens than its tropical reputation suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt's the close cousin of the more familiar \u003cem\u003eDichroa febrifuga\u003c\/em\u003e, but with leaves three to four times larger and inflorescences that can stretch up to a foot across — an evergreen hydrangea analog for gardeners who have run out of shade-garden ideas. The dark stems on new growth set off the foliage in a way that reads almost lacquered in winter light. In Hong Kong and parts of southern China the species has a long history as both an ornamental and a hedge plant, and we've found it does the same work here, looped along a path or settled in beside taller camellias where it can borrow some structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA plant for the collector who already has the hydrangeas and is ready for something quieter and more peculiar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057860218995,"sku":"DICH-VERS-01G","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DichroaversicolorAucklandBG.jpg?v=1777489221"},{"product_id":"dicliptera-suberecta","title":"Dicliptera suberecta","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"409\"\u003eDicliptera suberecta is a mounding perennial subshrub with soft, velvety grey foliage and vivid tubular red-orange flowers. Its form makes it well-suited for borders and perennial garden beds in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eThe plant grows best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well as a filler in flower beds or as a feature in mixed arrangements. In cooler zones, provide mulch cover during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eDicliptera suberecta adapts to container planting and can also grow in hanging baskets. Its compact shape, paired with bright blooms, adds color contrast in summer garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057860284531,"sku":"DICL-SUBE-01G","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Dicliptera_suberecta_JCRAWoodlanders1.jpg?v=1760387323"},{"product_id":"diospyros-virginiana","title":"Diospyros virginiana","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersimmon is a medium size deciduous tree that is pyramidal to oval-rounded in outline. It has dark green leaves and gray-black checkered bark. Male \u0026amp; female flowers (not showy) are on separate trees. Edible 1-2 inch fruit are orange when ripe and are produced on female trees. Persimmon is tolerant of a wide range of soil and moisture conditions. We offer seedling trees of undetermined sex. Native to eastern U.S. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodlanders.net\/blogs\/news\/american-persimmon-a-healing-gift\"\u003eLearn about the healing properties of the American Persimmon here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/gallery\/result.php?id_image=45420\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlan Cressler\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057860382835,"sku":"DIOS-VIRG-01G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Diospyrosvirginiana2.jpg?v=1722791900"},{"product_id":"distylium-myricoides","title":"Distylium myricoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis evergreen Witchhazel relative is similar to D. racemosum (which see). It becomes a small tree. 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It is uncommon in cultivation although it was introduced before the shrubby forms of the related Distylum myricoides which are becoming popular.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057861169267,"sku":"DIST-RACE-01G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DETA-68.jpg?v=1720137930"},{"product_id":"distylium-myricoides-piroche-form","title":"Distylium myricoides (Piroche form)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eDistylium myricoides (Piroche form) is a compact evergreen shrub introduced from China. It has blue-green leaves with a low, spreading habit and strong horizontal branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eThis spring blooming shrub produces small, bright red fringe flowers from early to mid-spring. Its unique structure adds ground-level density and form to landscape plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eKnown as a Chinese ornamental shrub, it suits garden beds, borders, and mixed shrub areas. It grows best in well-drained soil with partial to full sun and requires minimal shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057861300339,"sku":"DIST-MYRI-PIRO-FORM-01G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DETA-1358.jpg?v=1720137933"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-erythrosora","title":"Dryopteris erythrosora","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eDryopteris erythrosora, also called Autumn fern, is a shade-loving, evergreen fern with bold, triangular fronds. Its copper-colored new growth adds seasonal contrast in woodland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis fern maintains color and form year-round. It performs best in semi-shady to shady sites with moist, well-drained soil. Use it along borders, under trees, or in shaded garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"843\"\u003eDryopteris erythrosora is a dependable choice for shaded gardens where low-growing, structured greenery is needed. As an evergreen fern, it supports foliage consistency across seasons and works well in native or ornamental plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto courtesy of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hardyferns.org\/ferns\/dryopteris-erythrosora\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardy Fern Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057862938739,"sku":"DRYO-ERYT-01G","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/2-Dryopteris-erythrosa-WA-Carhart-RAS-6-2012-3-2-47.jpg?v=1722792767"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-celsa","title":"Dryopteris celsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis large growing fern is an uncommon native to swamps in the southern U.S. It has bold evergreen fronds. 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With upright, leathery fronds that gleam like polished bay leaves, it brings year-round structure and grace to shaded gardens, woodland borders, and boggy beds. First brought to prominence through a Southern Living Magazine feature—likely from Woodlanders' own collection—this fern carries a story as enduring as the Southern landscapes it inhabits. Its slow-growing, clumping habit makes it ideal for gardeners who seek elegance without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003eA true native of swampy hammocks and rich bottomlands, \u003cem data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eDryopteris ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eshade to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, in \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"962\"\u003emoist, humus-rich soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Though evergreen in warmer zones (USDA 8–10), it can survive into Zone 6, holding its fronds through winter with a little protection. Come spring, simply remove old growth to make way for a new flush of green. It lends itself beautifully to naturalistic plantings, especially near water features, tree canopies, or shaded paths where few others flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eUS Native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Found from Texas to Virginia, thriving in moist woodland settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eEvergreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds glossy fronds year-round in Zones 8–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows 2–4 ft tall and wide; slow clumping habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds in early spring for clean new growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003eIdeal Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, moist to average soil, not full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eLandscape Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for woodland gardens, pond edges, and understory beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863168115,"sku":"DRYO-LUDO-01Q","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DETA-789.jpg?v=1720137949"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-remota","title":"Dryopteris remota","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eMeet \u003cstrong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"28\"\u003eDryopteris × remota\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eRemote Wood Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eScaly Buckler Fern\u003c\/strong\u003e—a naturally occurring cross between the rugged \u003cem data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eD. affinis\u003c\/em\u003e and the delicate \u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"188\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eD. expansa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e . \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis fern brings together the best of both parents: fragrant, golden‑scaled stalks from \u003cem data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"97\"\u003eaffinis\u003c\/em\u003e, and finely textured, lush fronds from \u003cem data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eexpansa\u003c\/em\u003e. In the hands of nature, this hybrid has unfolded into one of the most garden-worthy ferns—\u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"265\"\u003evibrant yet understated\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a quiet resilience that earned it high praise from fern guru Dr. John Mickel: \u003cem data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"393\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e“one of my favorite ferns for the garden”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"430\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStanding a robust \u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"47\"\u003e2 to 3 feet tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, these arching fronds rise from shaggy, gold-speckled stems to form neat, semi-evergreen clumps that grace the shade garden from early spring to frost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/products\/dryopteris-remota?srsltid=AfmBOoqgjqvgG7tn3bwegkavNKnM2rrf-z0Tyh1C3bSUnSS4vvHgWj_0\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/products\/dryopteris-remota?srsltid=AfmBOoqgjqvgG7tn3bwegkavNKnM2rrf-z0Tyh1C3bSUnSS4vvHgWj_0\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHardy in \u003cstrong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eD. × remota\u003c\/em\u003e adapts beautifully to \u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"88\"\u003elight to full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, performs well in average to rich, moist soils, and tolerates both summer drought and winter cold—all while remaining impressively \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"258\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003elow‑maintenance and deer-resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"455\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"455\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHybrid Prestige\u003c\/strong\u003e: Naturally occurring cross of \u003cem data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eD. affinis\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"77\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eD. expansa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRespected by Experts\u003c\/strong\u003e: “One of my favorite ferns for the garden,” says Dr. John Mickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Form\u003c\/strong\u003e: Arching, lanceolate fronds reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e2–3 ft tall and wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming graceful, vase-like clumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine-textured, light-green fronds on shaggy, gold-scaled stems; semi-evergreen to evergreen depending on zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eUSDA Zones 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, handling sun, shade, moisture variations, drought, and snow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCulture \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows easily in part to full shade; prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil; low maintenance and deer-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eDryopteris × remota\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a fern—it’s a testament to hybrid vigor, silent elegance, and woodland adaptability. Let it stand in your shaded border or woodland retreat, and watch as its fronds whisper of wild crossings and cultivated beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdditional photo credit to Vision Pictures\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863233651,"sku":"DRYO-REMO-01Q","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Dryopterisremotavisionpictures.jpg?v=1777310880"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-x-australis","title":"Dryopteris x australis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"70\"\u003eDryopteris × australis\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as Dixie Wood Fern, is a majestic, naturally occurring hybrid—born where two Southern stalwarts, \u003cem data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eDryopteris celsa\u003c\/em\u003e (Log Fern) and \u003cem data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eDryopteris ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e (Southern Wood Fern), crossed paths in the swampy hammocks of the Southeast from Virginia to Louisiana. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn its elegant form, this fern outgrows both parents, producing arching, lance-shaped fronds that reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"119\"\u003e4–5 ft tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"139\"\u003e2–3 ft wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming dense, vase-shaped clumps that bring both drama and structure to the shaded garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"684\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHardy in \u003cstrong data-start=\"9\" data-end=\"29\"\u003eUSDA Zones 5a–9b\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dixie Wood Fern thrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"80\"\u003epart to full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"120\"\u003emoist, rich, well-drained soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, but shows surprising adaptability—withstanding dry summer spells under canopy and enduring cold winters in northern zones\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSemi-evergreen, it retains glossy dark green fronds throughout milder seasons, shedding only after frost and recovering beautifully when spring warmth returns—best revitalized by cutting back old growth before new shoots emerge\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts sterile nature ensures no invasive tendencies—only a stately, deer-resistant presence that anchors woodland landscapes, rain gardens, and stream banks with refined southern elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"689\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural hybrid of \u003cem data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eDryopteris celsa\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eD. ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e, found wild in VA–LA\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northcreeknurseries.com\/plant-name\/Dryopteris-x-australis-?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.northcreeknurseries.com\/plant-name\/Dryopteris-x-australis-?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northcreeknurseries.com\/plant-name\/Dryopteris-x-australis-?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.northcreeknurseries.com\/plant-name\/Dryopteris-x-australis-?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching fronds reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e4–5 ft tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"63\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e2–3 ft wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285739\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.missouribotanicalgarden.org\/PlantFinder\/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=285739\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEvergreen Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen—holds foliage in Zones 8–9; dies back slightly in colder zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; forms slow-spreading, structured clumps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eCultural Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part to full shade, moist humus-rich soil; tolerates dry shade once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 5a–9b; deer- and rabbit-resistant; adapts to drought and winter cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863331955,"sku":"DRYO-AUST-01Q","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DETA-1544.jpg?v=1720137955"},{"product_id":"duranta-erecta","title":"Duranta erecta","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Dewdrop is a shrub native to south Florida and the Caribbean but widely cultivated in warm climates where it is evergreen. It is grown for its beautiful showy clusters of blue flowers followed by hanging clusters of showy golden fruits. There are a number of named varieties with yellow or variegated foliage, white flowers, or other special features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may be one of the cultivars. In zone 8 it can be a \"die-back\" shrub in cold winters but will usually persist, flower, and fruit. Plant in a protected site with good soil and mulch well for winter. An eye-catching shrub where it can be grown.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863463027,"sku":"DURA-EREC-01G","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Woodlanders_Duranta_erecta_1.jpg?v=1730230930"},{"product_id":"duranta-serratifolia","title":"Duranta serratifolia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eDuranta serratifolia is a deciduous flowering shrub with light blue blooms and white fruits. It produces color in both flowers and foliage and grows with structure through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eThis Duranta shrub can grow as a small tree or take a scandent form with light spines. It turns purple in fall as the leaves drop. The plant performs well in open sun with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCollected from Salta Province in Argentina, this light blue flowering shrub is suited for informal borders or naturalized planting zones. Its form allows it to support vertical spaces or mixed shrub groupings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto credit to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/identify.plantnet.org\/k-world-flora\/species\/Duranta%20serratifolia%20%28Griseb.%29%20Kuntze\/data\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrap Hers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863528563,"sku":"DURA-SERR-01G","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Durantaserratifolia1.jpg?v=1722793869"},{"product_id":"dyschoriste-oblongifolia","title":"Dyschoriste oblongifolia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eDyschoriste oblongifolia is a low-growing perennial with small, narrow leaves and upright stems. It produces soft blue flowers during warm seasons and grows in sandy, dry soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eThis plant forms tight groundcover and holds its shape across the year. It spreads slowly and suits spaces where low height and color are needed. Use it between stepping stones, in native beds, or along borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCollected from wild Florida stock, this Florida native plant supports native garden designs and adapts well to dry sites. It works well in gardens that use water-conscious planting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057863594099,"sku":"DYSC-OBLO-01Q","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/DETA-634.jpg?v=1720137962"},{"product_id":"moraea-bicolor","title":"Dietes bicolor","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of elegance and resilience to your garden with \u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e, a plant deeply rooted in history and celebrated for its beauty. Commonly known as the African Iris or Fortnight Lily, \u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e hails from the grasslands and coastal regions of South Africa, where it thrives in full sun to part shade and resiliently weathers harsh environments. Its botanical name, \u003cem\u003eDietes\u003c\/em\u003e, means “two relatives,” referring to its close relationship with the irises and gladioluses, both celebrated for their striking flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, \u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e was a plant of utility and admiration. Early South African settlers marveled at its ability to bloom in cycles, often every two weeks during the growing season—hence the name “Fortnight Lily.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern of flowering made it a favored addition to early colonial gardens, where its delicate yellow flowers with striking purple-brown markings added charm to cultivated landscapes. These blooms only last a day, but the plant's impressive ability to produce flowers continuously ensures a steady stream of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, \u003cem\u003eDietes bicolor\u003c\/em\u003e has found its way into gardens across the world, prized for its resilience and ability to thrive in both well-tended landscapes and wild, natural settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts origins in Africa’s tough environments make it particularly drought-resistant, adapting well to modern water-wise gardens. 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The emerging fronds are a vivid copper-orange, almost metallic in certain light, deepening through pink and bronze before settling into the glossy dark green of maturity. \u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliance' is a selected form of the autumn fern chosen specifically for the intensity of that color progression, pushing the coppery new growth further than the straight species manages and holding it longer. In a garden where most plants arrive already green, this is a meaningful distinction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDryopteris erythrosora\u003c\/em\u003e is native to the forests of China, Japan, and Korea, where it grows in the humus-rich, consistently moist soils of woodland understories — conditions that translate directly into garden culture and explain why it performs so reliably once established. The species name means \"red sori,\" a reference to the bright red spore cases that appear on the undersides of mature fronds in late summer and autumn, another ornamental feature that most gardeners discover by accident and then look for every year afterward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Brilliance' is semi-evergreen in most of its range, holding its fronds through mild winters and providing structure in the garden at the exact moment when structure is most needed. The mature fronds are dark, high-gloss green with a slightly arching habit that gives the plant a composed, architectural quality in the landscape. It is not a fern that asks for attention. It earns it by being consistently excellent across every season, in conditions that other plants negotiate poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe autumn fern has been given more awards than almost any other shade perennial, which suggests either that the award committees are particularly fond of it or that it genuinely warrants the recognition. Both are probably true.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlanders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44472914182259,"sku":"DRYO-ERYT-BRIL-01Q","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/7505\/5987\/files\/Dryopteriserythrosora_Brilliance_CathyDewitt.jpg?v=1774300338"}],"url":"https:\/\/woodlanders.net\/collections\/plants-starting-with-d.oembed?page=2","provider":"Woodlanders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}