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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.
Five-finger Maidenhair or Northern Maidenhair has fronds that fork nearly in half with the two parts curving back, each with three to five finger-like divisions. Deciduous.
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Shiny dark green bristly fronds almost look like plastic.The triangular fronds are 12 to 18 inch wide, forming clumps that slowly spread. New fronds emerge later than other ferns but last well into fall/early winter. Great for cutting.
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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. Evergreen and deer resistant.
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Distinct red stems set this Lady fern apart from the rest. Best color is achieved in bright shade, usually in its second season. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Delicate, lacy fronds are produced in abundance throughout the growing season, giving plants a fresh look, even in summer. Native. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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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. Deciduous.
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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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New growth is silver green and ages to dark green. The darker green fronds provide a nice backdrop for the brighter new growth. Deciduous. Deer resistant.
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Massive, arching clumps of silvery green fronds highlighted by purple stems spread slowly. Thought to be a chance cross with a lady fern, this one forms a great focal point for the shade garden. Plants are sterile.
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New fronds are a soft metallic gray with rose and maroon tints. Its gracefully weeping habit makes it a wonderful groundcover for a shady area. Deciduous. Deer resistant. PPA Plant of the Year 2004.
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This lovely form of Japanese Painted Fern is easy to grow. The fronds have pearly white centers with soft, frosty green edges. There is no purple in the fronds. Mature plants will gradually spread forming a pretty groundcover. Deciduous.
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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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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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