Fern
Christmas Fern
Evergreen fern reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features dark green, leathery fronds with bristle-tipped pinnae. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Tolerates dry shade once established. Provides winter interest and cover for small wildlife. Deer-resistant. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.
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Deciduous fern reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features large, bipinnate fronds resembling locust tree leaves, with separate fertile fronds that turn brown when mature. Prefers consistently moist to wet, acidic soils and partial shade. Tolerates full sun if kept moist. Adds architectural interest to landscapes. Suitable for bog gardens, pond edges, and large woodland gardens. Native to North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Read MoreOstrich Fern
Deciduous fern reaching 90-150 cm tall. Features large, vase-shaped clumps of sterile fronds and separate, dark brown fertile fronds. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Spreads by underground rhizomes, forming colonies. Provides shelter for wildlife and adds architectural interest to shaded areas. Suitable for woodland gardens, shaded slopes, and naturalized areas in moist sites. Edible fiddleheads in spring.
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Aromatic deciduous shrub reaching 1-1.5 m tall. Features deeply lobed, fern-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. Prefers acidic, well-drained sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. Nitrogen-fixing through root nodules, improving soil for companion plants. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form colonies. Drought-tolerant once established. Suitable for naturalized areas, slopes, and acidic soil gardens. Native to eastern North America.
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