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Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides or christmas fern is a hardy semi-evergreen fern that grows 2' to 3' tall and yeilds a deep, rich green color. It survives in shade and partial shade and will grow in moist or dry soil.
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Cinnamon Fern
Osmund cinnamonea or cinnamon fern grows to a vase-shaped cluster and is suitable for moist garden sites. It grows to 5' tall, and is attractive near pools, alone, or among low-shade loving perennials.
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Lady Fern
Athyrium felix-feminand
With soft, emerald fronds and delicate texture, the Lady Fern is one of America's most popular ferns. Hardy, and fast growing. The Lady fern used as a backdrop to colorful perennials or shady borders.
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Maidenhair Fern
Adiantum pedatum or maidenhair fern is a fast-growing and decorative addition to any landscape. It requires a rich, moist soil and medium shade. This perennial is perfect around a shady patio, rock garden or shaded garden pool area.
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Ostrich Feather Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris or ostrich-feather fern is a charming tropical looking fern for specimen use. It grows 3' tall with blades 18" across. It grows best in cool, wet, very rich humus soil.
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Royal Fern
Osmunda regalis
Simply the most handsome of the ferns. Foliage a deep, forest green with long thin leaves. Requires moist, shady sites, grows 3' to 4' tall.
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Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern, gets its name from its tendency to wither at the first slight frost. Found in wet meadows and woods, swamps, streambanks. Usually in slightly acidic soil.
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Ferns are a very ancient family of plants: early fern fossils predate the beginning of the Mesozoic era, 360 million years ago. They are older than land animals and far older than the dinosaurs. They were thriving on Earth for two hundred million years before the flowering plants evolved. Ferns add a delicate touch to the landscape. Ferns used in shaded areas, around trees, and small garden pools. Ferns die back in the winter but keep coming back year after year. Any urban landscape that contains deep shade can be improved with the planting of ferns. Ferns will grow regardless of the light requirements as long as the garden soil is rich in compost, deep, and moist. Ferns do not need much fertilizer and require very little maintenance. They are excellent companions to most shade tolerant annuals and perennials and are often used to provide contrasting texture and color. Most of the ferns spread slowly and will eventually become a ground cover of lacy fronds that are beautiful throughout the four seasons of the garden landscape. Ferns are finally becoming recognized by the nursery trade and increasing in popularity by gardeners. Some ferns have edible fiddleheads while others can grace a floral arrangement. Some have spectacular autumn color while others are evergreen and still others provide a nice cool green throughout the summer. Ferns can be used as focal points or accent plants as well as background and ground cover plants. Some do well in dry sites while others look best beside a babbling brook.
All our best value, low priced ferns are #1 field grown, bare root plants, with shipping size listed on each product page. Sold in multiples of 10, and 30 plants for mass plantings.
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