Athyrium otophorum Okanum Yemen The silver leaves are held

The silver leaves are held atop burgundy stems and topped with typical dark purple flowers in early April (NC)

recently published species (1997) was discovered by the Beijing Botanic Garden and sent to Darrell Probst for identification

This discovery from the folks at Itsaul Plants

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium 'Campbell Carpet' is a 2017 Plant Delights/JLBG introduction of our 2013 collection from Campbell County

Athyrium otophorum Okanum Yemen The silver leaves are held(aka: Athyrium oblitescens) Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' is a lovely 1. 5' tall x 1. 5' wide, deer resistant Asian fern that's so unique it's recognizable from quite a distance. The triangular, plastic feeling, pewter green fronds are accented with dark reddish stipes (stems). When the new growth of Athyrium otophorum emerges, the contrast of the unfurling, reddish new foliage is dynamite against the green of the more mature fronds outstanding as a