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Ferns

Athyrium ‘Branford Rambler’ – Rambler Fern              

This fern is much like the Japanese Painted Fern but with more red in the stem. It forms a dense, non-invasive groundcover. It is deciduous and a fast spreader. Good fern for planting in edge of woods, can tolerate some sun.

Semi/Shade, Moist Soil, 12-24” Tall, Spread 18-24”, Zones 4-8

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Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’ – Japanese Painted Fern

One of the easiest and most rewarding hardy ferns, this selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a compact clump of fronds, dark green in color, overlaid in olive and silvery-pewter, with contrasting burgundy stems. Terrific for edging the shady border, in the rock garden or in mixed containers. It is deciduous but the leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants can be easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years.

                           Shade, Moist soil, 12-23” Tall, Spread 12-18”, Zones 4-9

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Dryopteris australis – Dixie Wood Fern

A unique and little-known natural hybrid, this fern has only recently become available to gardeners. Plants have very large dark-green fronds., forming a clump with an arching appearance. They are ideal for a specimen effect in the moist woodland. Plants slowly spread to form a patch over time. They are deciduous and can easily be divided every 4 to 5 years in early spring.

Shade, Moist Soil, 47-59” Tall, Spread 29-35”, Zones 5-9

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Dryopteris filix-mas complexa – Robust Male Fern

This robust large growing fern is one of the best known wood ferns. Its arching fronds are wavy along their length. It is very handsome in a woodland setting where it has room to show off, but it is also quite sun tolerant and suitable for your wildflower garden.

Shade/Semi, Rich, 24-48” Tall, Spread 24-30”, Zones 4-8

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Dryopteris remota – Scaly Buckler Fern

This fern is highly rated and performs well in a wide range of climates. Plants form an upright clump of lacy, bright–green triangular fronds with an arching habit. This is one of the best selections for mass planting, but is also suitable for rock gardens or containers. Evergreen in mild winter regions.

Shade, Moist Soil, 23-35” Tall, Spread 23-35”, Zones 4-9

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Thelypteris decursive – Japanese Beech Fern

Beautiful, lush bright green foliage produces a graceful form. Its vigorous growth makes it an excellent groundcover. It will produce large colonies in moist or dry shade. It is good for shaded rock gardens and naturalizes in mixed woodlands. It is evergreen along the Gulf Coast.

Shade, Moist Soil, Bright Green, 12-24” Tall, Spread 12-24”, Zones 4-10

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Thelypteris palustris – Marsh Fern             

This bluish-green foliage on wide spreading rhizomes can create an excellent groundcover in a moist, shady garden or in full sun if the soil is moist.

Shade/semi, Moist, Bluish green, 18-30” Tall, Spread 18-30”, Zones 4-10