| Plant Habit: | Fern |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | To 4 1/2 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Date: c. 1888
illustration [as N. rufescens] from 'Gartenflora', 1888](/pics/2022-03-14/scvirginia/70f6cb-250.jpg "Date: c. 1888
illustration [as N. rufescens] from 'Gartenflora', 1888")
