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Asplenium lyallii

Asplenium lyallii
Latin name:
Asplenium lyallii

Nice deep green fronds, does not get very tall (20cm approx) so smaller than its hen and chicken cousin. In wild is found on more calcareous soils and prefers a drier area in the garden with light soil and good idea to add some lime around base.