Parablechnum novae-zelandiae (syn. Blechnum novae-zelandiae), Kio Kio Size:2 gallon: at nursery only blonde seed heads are borne

blonde seed heads are borne in July from olive-green narrow leaves

rounded leaves are distinctive as well

Yellow pollen contrasts brightly against this elegant small cosmos with reddish stems

Very stable bold light yellow striping and small white bell flowers in spring

prune it back hard in early spring

Parablechnum novae-zelandiae (syn. Blechnum novae-zelandiae), Kio Kio Size:2 gallon: at nursery only blonde seed heads are borneKioKio is a Maori name for this elegant fern from New Zealand. It is especially distinguished by a new growth blush of rusty orange against bright light green and its only once divided fronds. With adequate moisture, it will tolerate some sun. 23' tall. Minimum temperature: 10 F