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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Northern Maidenhair has fronds that fork nearly in half with the two parts curving back, each with three to five finger-like divisions. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Deciduous.
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Dark green, classic fern fronds are so shiny they look like plastic. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. (May also be grown indoors.) Great for cutting.
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Common Name: Variegated Holly Fern
Glossy, deep green fronds have striking bands of vibrant yellow-green along each midrib. Stiff and erect it withstands hard frost without flopping. Has a short, creeping crown. Prefers moist soil. Evergreen and deer resistant.
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Common Name: Upsidedown Fern
Prominent veins on the tops of the fronds give the impression that the lacy leaves are upside-down. Tall, broad, light green fronds make a great specimen or background plant. Semi-evergreen and slowly spreading.
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Common Name: Lady Fern
Delicate, lacy fronds are produced in abundance throughout the growing season, giving plants a fresh look, even in summer. Easy to grow in moist, well-drained acidic soils, but tolerant of dry soils. Native. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Tatting Fern
Very narrow fronds sport rounded lobes that resemble handmade lace, or tatting. Makes a neat specimen. Remove any fronds that revert to maintain original form. Prefers moist soils. Deciduous. 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, usually in its second season. This deciduous fern is easy to grow in moist, well-drained acidic soil. Tolerant of drier soils as well. Deer resistant.
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Common Name: Dwarf Lady Fern
A very dainty lady fern that is wonderful for borders, pots and rock gardens. Quick to establish new crowns and fronds, forming lush stands of green. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright to moderate shade. Deciduous.
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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 colors of Japanese Painted Fern but with heavy cresting at the end of 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. Plant patented.
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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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Common Name: Eared Lady
Delicate, silvery blue-green fronds with maroon-purple stems unfurl from burgundy red fiddleheads in spring and continue throughout the season. Good substitute for Maidenhair ferns.
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Common Name: Branford Rambler
A cross between Lady and Japanese Painted Fern, this is a runner that spreads by shallow rhizomes and forms clumps of upright, dark green fronds with maroon to red central stipes. Creates a dense, attractive groundcover for moist shady sites.
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