Plants in genus coniogramme
Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra Bamboo Fern'
Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra Bamboo Fern' is distinguished by its golden-yellow stripes on lime-green foliage. This easy-care fern features broad, undivided deep green pinnae and arching, ribbon-like fronds. Its striking appearance and low maintenance requirements make it an attractive choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Coniogramme japonica
Coniogramme japonica is a striking fern known for its bold texture and upright, dark green fronds that have a plastic-like feel. It spreads slowly through rhizomes and thrives in moist woodland soil, making it easy to grow. This fern is native to regions like China, Japan, and Korea, and is appreciated for its deer and rabbit resistance. It can serve as a groundcover or be used in living walls, adding a tropical look to shaded areas.
Coniogramme gracilis
Coniogramme gracilis is a narrow leaf bamboo fern with glossy, ribbon-like evergreen foliage. It forms a tight clump and prefers rich, slightly moist woodland sites, tolerating short droughts.
Coniogramme intermedia 'Rasha'
Coniogramme intermedia 'Rasha' is a fern discovered in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, known for its bizarrely distorted fronds. The plant reaches a height of 18 inches and spreads slowly through its rhizome. Its unusual appearance makes it a conversation piece in any garden setting.
Coniogramme japonica 'Johnson Form'
Coniogramme japonica 'Johnson Form' is a fern collected in Japan, known for its 3-foot tall fronds and narrower pinnae. It forms a 3-foot wide clump over five years and requires moist, organic soils to thrive. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade environments.
Coniogramme intermedia 'Yoroi Musha'
Coniogramme intermedia 'Yoroi Musha' is a fern with glossy, dark green fronds that can grow up to 3 feet tall. It features slowly creeping rhizomes and pinnae that mutate to form odd protrusions, thriving in both dry and moist soils.
Coniogramme japonica 'Variegata'
Coniogramme japonica 'Variegata' is a deciduous fern with glossy green leaves adorned with small variegated bands. It spreads by short rhizomes, forming a patch 3-4 feet wide and growing up to 3.5 feet tall. This fern is suitable for part sun to light shade and adds a tropical look to gardens. Its patterned foliage makes it a standout choice for shaded areas, and it is deer-resistant.
Coniogramme jinggangshanensis 'Shishi'
Coniogramme jinggangshanensis 'Shishi', also known as the Asian bamboo fern, features 2-foot tall fronds with large, petticoat-like crests. It forms a 3-foot wide patch over five years, spreading through rhizomes. This fern thrives in rich, moist soils and remains evergreen in mild winters, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Coniogramme affinis 'Ping Wu'
Coniogramme affinis 'Ping Wu' is a fern from China's Sichuan province, known for its dark green, glossy tripinnate fronds. It forms a plant about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide over five years, spreading through thick underground rhizomes. This fern is evergreen in mild winters and tardily deciduous in colder weather, offering bold texture and easy growth.
Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra'
Coniogramme emeiensis 'Golden Zebra' is a bamboo fern from Mt. Emei, China, introduced in 2006. It forms a 2-foot tall patch with 4-foot long, arching, ribbon-like fronds featuring horizontal yellow bands. This plant is slowly spreading and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a unique addition to shade gardens.