The name comes from its susceptibility to the first frosts of autumn, although young fronds in the spring are not damaged. A creeping vigorous fern in damp places, the fronds reaching 60cm in height. Deciduous.
Plant description provided by Peter Lindley, Hidden Valley Nursery.
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