Ferns
Ferns are classic favorites for shade and woodland areas. Most are deer resistant and some will grow in sun if they receive ample moisture. We have a wide variety of ferns, both native and otherwise, many of which are evergreen or semi-evergreen. Most ferns prefer moist soil, but there are several that are drought tolerant once established. Ferns are best planted in fall or in spring after they have broken dormancy. Old fronds may be removed in early spring before the new growth appears.
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Common Name: Variegated Holly Fern
Glossy, deep green fronds have striking bands of vibrant yellow-green along each midrib. Prefers moist soil. Evergreen. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Lady in Red Fern
Distinct red stems set this Lady fern apart from the rest. Best color is achieved in bright shade. Deciduous fern that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Tolerant of drier soils as well. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Lady Fern
Delicate, lacy fronds are produced in abundance throughout the grwoing season which gives the plant a fresh look, even in summer. Easy to grow in moist, well-drained acidic soils, but is tolerant of dry soils. Native. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Tatting Fern
A very interesting look in ferns! Fronds sport rounded lobes that resemble handmade lace, or tatting. Prefers moist soils. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Queen of Green Fern
3"-4" wide, arching fronds have spectacular drooping tips that appear to be almost tasseled. A different look in ferns. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Ghost Fern
New growth is silver green and ages to dark green. The dark green fronds provide a nice backdrop for the brighter new growth. Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Japanese Painted Fern
New fronds are a soft metallic gray with rose and maroon tints. Its gracefully weeping habit makes it right for any moist, but well-drained shady area. Deciduous. Deer resistant. PPA Plant of the Year 2004.
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Common Name: Applecourt Crested
All of the wonderful colorful colors of Japanese Painted Fern but with heavy cresting on each frond. Has a more delicate appearance. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: 'Burgundy Lace' PPAF
The first fronds in spring are purple with silver accents and ruby-red midribs and mature to pewter with dark, wine-red midribs. Magnificent in the shade garden! Prefers moist, but well-drained soil. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Regal Red
A ruffled, highly colored Japanese Painted fern that has dark violet red veins and silver highlighting on each slightly twisted pinnule. Deciduous.
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