Fanciful Ferns

Athyrium

Ghost Fern : Rigidly upright, clumping fern. Height 2-3 feet with ghostly, silver-gray fronds.

Japanese Painted : Silver, red and green fronds. 2004 Perennial of the Year.

Height to 18 inches.

Lady Fern : Vigorous grower in organic soil. Height to 3 feet.

Upright, deciduous fronds.

Lady in Red : New introduction. Vibrant burgundy color throughout the stems.

Hardy and easy to grow. Upright with a height of 30-36 inches.

Dryopteris

Autumn Fern : Glossy evergreen. Will tolerate a sunny moist location.

New fronds beautiful copper-orange color. Height 12-18 inches.

Broad Buckler: Dwarf, vigorous fern with a spreading habit. Height to 12 inches.

Leather Wood : Evergreen, thick fronds for shady, cool sites.

Height 18-24 inches.

Male Fern : Evergreen, dwarf fern with crinkled fronds. Height 24-30 inches.

Toothed Wood : Semi-evergreen with frilled fronds. Used in arrangements. Height

to 30 inches.

Matteuccia

Ostrich Fern : Frond are large and plume-like. Prefers acidic soil,

but adaptable. Height 3-5 feet.

Osmunda

Cinnamon Fern : Large, upright fronds, reveal “cinnamon” sticks once established.

Loves wet areas. Height 3-4 feet.

Royal Fern : Fronds resemble locust leaves. Wine color changes to green.

Height to 4 feet.

Phyllitis

Hart’s Tongue : Evergreen, glossy, smooth fronds. Prefers alkaline soil.

Height to 18 inches.

Polystichum

Braun’s Holly : Evergreen. fronds flush out silver. Height 12-24 inches.

Christmas Fern : Native, evergreen. Versatile and adaptable.

Height 18-24 inches.

Japanese Tassel : Glossy evergreen with lacy appearance. Dense shade lover.

Height 18-24 inches.

Korean Rock : Dainty, compact evergreen fern. Fronds emerge

purple becoming dark green and leathery. Dwarf height

12-18 inches.

This list compiled by Best Feeds Garden Centers includes ferns that we find perform

the best in our zone. All ferns are relatively deer resistant and shade loving.

2 Locations In The Pittsburgh Area

Babcock	North Park
412-822-7777	412-487-5802