<p>Often overlooked and underused, ferns can fill many roles in the garden. In shady or wet conditions that may be unsuitable for other plants there are ferns that will thrive. Many can provide&nbsp;a lush tropical foliage effect that's hard to accomplish with hardy plants, and add&nbsp;subtle color and bold texture in shade. Some make great groundcovers for a woodland&nbsp;setting, and some&nbsp;are evergreen or semi-evergreen, providing an extended season of interest.</p>
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<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="207" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Adiantum_pedatum.JPG" /><strong>Adiantum pedatum</strong></p>
<p><strong>Maidenhair Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Graceful native fern with soft textured horseshoe shaped leaves held upon wiry, ebony stems.</p>
<p>Height: 12-24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 12-24&quot;<img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="220" height="165" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_filix_femina.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium filix-femina</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady&nbsp;Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Very adaptable deciduous native species grows well in open or dense woodland. Some drought tolerance.</p>
<p>Height: 18-30&quot;&nbsp; Space: 14-18&quot;<img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="173" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_Dres_Dagger_2b.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium <strong>filix-femina</strong> Dre's Dagger</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady&nbsp;Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Smaller sport of A. Victoriae, this variety has the same criss-cross patterned leaflets with crested tips. Attention getting fern.</p>
<p>Height: 16-18&quot;&nbsp; Space: 12-18&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="173" height="180" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_Frizelliae_walters.png" /><strong>Athyrium filix-femina Frizelliae</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tatting&nbsp;Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Tough, easy to grow beauty with lacy, light green leaflets held on upright, brilliant red-violet stems. Native species cultivar.</p>
<p>Height: 18-30&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;<img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" />&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="184" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/AthyriumLadyInRed_walters.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium&nbsp;filix-femina Lady In Red</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady&nbsp;Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Tough, easy to grow beauty with lacy, light green leaflets held on upright, brilliant red-violet stems. Native species cultivar.</p>
<p>Height: 18-30&quot;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="172" height="179" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_victoriae.jpg" />&nbsp;<strong>Athyrium <strong>filix-femina</strong> Victoriae </strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Fine textured, graceful fern with arching upright fronds bearing forked, criss-crossed leaflets. Dramatic.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 14-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="178" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_niponicum_Pictum_walters_web.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium <strong>niponicum</strong> Pictum</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Painted Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>2004 Perennial of the Year. Airy, silvery- gray, metallic looking fronds highlighted by garnet veins and stems. Texture and color.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot;&nbsp; Spread: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="174" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_Burgundy_Lace_5m_web.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium niponicum pictum&nbsp;Burgundy Lace</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Painted Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>New fronds emerge rich deep burgundy with silver stripes along veins and at leaf tips, aging to silvery green with purple midribs.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 15-18&quot;&nbsp; Spread: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries</span></p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="179" src="/system/files/u5/athyrium_oceans_fury.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium niponicum pictum Ocean's Fury</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Painted Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Unique selection with strong upright habit. Pewter to gray-green fronds are crested at the tip of each leaflet. Reddish rachis.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-36&quot; &nbsp;Spread: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" align="left" width="184" height="182" alt="" src="/system/files/u5/athyriumRegalRed_web.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium niponicum pictum Regal Red</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Painted Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Selected for improved color with dark violet leaf center and brighter silver edges, with a slight twist to the pinnules (leaflets).</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot;&nbsp; Spread: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="188" height="170" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_otophorum_var__okanum.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium <strong>otophorum </strong>Okanum</strong></p>
<p><strong>Eared Lady Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Compact, delicate and graceful. Burgundy, black-scaled fiddleheads unfurl to silvery blue-green leaves.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot;&nbsp; Space: 12-16&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="248" height="165" src="/system/files/u5/Athyrium_Branford_Beauty.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium Branford Beauty</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Cross between Lady and Japanese Painted ferns with strong rigid, upright habit. Silver gray fronds on dark reddish stems.</p>
<p>Height: 24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 24&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc.</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="179" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/AthyriumGhost_walters.jpg" /><strong>Athyrium Ghost&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lady Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Strong performing, attractive fern with ghostly, silvery-gray leaflets on semi-upright stems. Long-lived.</p>
<p>Height: 18-30&quot;&nbsp; Space: 14-18&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc.</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="174" height="174" src="/system/files/u5/Cheilanthes_lanosa_3_web.jpg" /><strong>Cheilanthes lanosa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff0000">**NEW for 2010**</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Hairy Lip Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Soft-textured, fuzzy green leaflets on a chestnut brown stipe. Great in rock walls, shady troughs or as groundcover.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 6-8&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 12-15&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="180" height="174" src="/system/files/u5/Cyrtomium_fortunei_web.jpg" /></p>
<p><strong>Cyrtomium fortunei </strong></p>
<p><strong>Fortune's or Korean Holly Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Very hardy evergreen fern appears tropical. Shiny, yellow-green, untoothed leaflets on jet black leafstalks.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-30&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="183" height="183" src="/system/files/u5/Deparia_pycnosora.jpg" /><strong>Deparia pycnosora&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff0000">**NEW for 2010**</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Tapering Glade Fern, Big Brother Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>A deciduous colonizing species with light green, graceful, airy fronds. Great ground- cover. Mature fronds turn nice russet color.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-48&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="176" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_affinis_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris affinis </strong></p>
<p><strong>Golden-Scaled Male Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Arching, leathery, deep green fronds unfurl from light green fiddleheads. Golden-brown, furry scales on stems.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-36&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="177" height="178" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_affinis_Crispa_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>affinis</strong> Angustata Crispa</strong></p>
<p><strong>Narrow Crested Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Has a neat, tidy, vase shaped habit that makes it look like a bouquet of frilly green foliage. Clump forming.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-16&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 12-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="176" height="176" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_affinis_the_King_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>affinis</strong> The King </strong></p>
<p><strong>Golden-Scaled Male Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Arching, leathery, deep green fronds up to 3 feet long have crested tips. Golden-brown, furry scales on stems.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-36&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="179" height="173" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_atrata_2_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris atrata </strong></p>
<p><strong>Shaggy Shield Fern, Black Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Stiff, leathery, semi-wintergreen, goldish-green fronds with a feather- shaped outline. Hairy black stems.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="174" height="178" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_crassirhizoma_2_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris crassirhizoma</strong></p>
<p><strong>Thick-stemmed Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Imposing with it's tall stature, erect, vase-shaped habit and coarse tetured semi-wintergreen fronds.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-42&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 30-36&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="181" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_crispa_whiteside_web.png" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>dilatata</strong> Crispa Whiteside </strong></p>
<p><strong>Broad Buckler Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Mid-sized fern with extremely lacy textured foliage. Broad flat leaves are soft and inviting to the touch.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot; &nbsp;Space: 24-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="178" height="196" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_erythrosora_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>erythrosora</strong> Brilliance </strong></p>
<p><strong>Autumn Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Young leaves are lustrous, golden orange enlarging to rich green. In fall plant takes on hues of red and orange.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 15-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="170" height="213" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_filix-mas_parsley_2_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>filix-mas</strong> Parsley</strong></p>
<p><strong>Male Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Richly ruffled, deep green fronds look like crisp parsley throughout the growing season. Clump forming.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 14-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="202" height="172" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_undulata_robusta_web.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>filix-mas</strong> Undulata Robusta </strong></p>
<p><strong>Robust Male Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Strong grower displays wavy edged sturdy semi-evergreen fronds up to 3 feet long. Clump forming.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-36&quot;&nbsp; Space: 18-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" align="left" width="181" height="178" alt="" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_Golden_Mist.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris <strong>labordei</strong> Golden Mist&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff0000">**NEW for 2010**</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Similar to Autumn Fern, but larger and with more open habit. New growth emerges glowing golden yellow, maturing to deep green.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 20-24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Walters Gardens, Inc.</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="178" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_marginalis.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris marginalis </strong></p>
<p><strong>Marginal Shield Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Michigan native forms tidy ever- green clumps. Tolerant of dry shade. Great accent or ground cover.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="180" height="194" src="/system/files/u5/dryopteris_oreades.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris oreades </strong></p>
<p><strong>Dwarf Male Fern, Mountain Male Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Very similar to male fern with a narrower frond on smaller plant. Forms upright, shuttle-cock like clumps. Semi-evergreen.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="204" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_pseudo-filix-mas.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mexican Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Vigorous species forms tight clumps of upright foliage. This large fern produces new fronds all season.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 30-42&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24-36&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="192" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_tokyoensis.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris tokyoensis </strong></p>
<p><strong>Tokyo Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Deciduous fronds are held stiffly upright giving the plant a tighter, narrower more vertical habit. Vigorous growth rate.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-36&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="182" src="/system/files/u5/Dryopteris_remota.jpg" /><strong>Dryopteris x remota </strong></p>
<p><strong>Scaly Buckler Fern, Remote Wood Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Tough, semi-evergreen and fairly drought tolerant. Graceful, finely dissected fronds are held horizontally. May colonize.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="187" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Gymnocarpium_dryopteris.jpg" /><strong>Gymnocarpium <strong>dryopteris</strong> Plumosa&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style="color: #ff0000">**NEW for 2010**</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Plumose Oak Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>A dainty, spreading fern with light green fronds held horizontally on thin wiry stipes. Drought tolerant.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 4-8&quot;&nbsp; Space: 12&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="176" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Matteucia_struthiopteris_pennsylvanica.jpg" /><strong>Matteuccia struthiopteris pennsylvanica</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ostrich Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 2</strong></p>
<p>Native species is tall, tough, hardy and graceful. Excellent in large sweeps as groundcover. Spreading habit.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 3-5'&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" align="left" width="177" height="177" alt="" src="/system/files/u5/Matteucia_struthiopteris_TheKing.jpg" /><strong>Matteuccia <strong>struthiopteris</strong> The King </strong></p>
<p><strong>Ostrich Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 2</strong></p>
<p>Spreading native species. Tall, tough, hardy and graceful. This selection produces larger than usual fronds in vase-shaped clumps.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 3-5'&nbsp; Space: 24-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="178" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Onoclea_sensibilis.jpg" /><strong>Onoclea sensibilis </strong></p>
<p><strong>Sensitive Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Large, coarse, deeply lobed light green leaves. Likes it moist. Beaded fertile fronds add interest.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 2-3'&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 12-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="177" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Osmunda_cinnamomea.jpg" /><strong>Osmunda cinnamomea </strong></p>
<p><strong>Cinnamon Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Tall, cinnamon brown fertile fronds are reminiscent of cinnamon sticks. Native that loves moist soil.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 2-5'&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="176" src="/system/files/u5/Osmunda_claytoniana.jpg" /><strong>Osmunda claytoniana </strong></p>
<p><strong>Interrupted Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Native with the unusual habit of producing brown fertile leaflets amid the green leaflets of the same frond.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24-48&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 18-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Osmunda_regalis.jpg" /><strong>Osmunda regalis </strong></p>
<p><strong>Royal Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Heavily divided leaves giving leaves a honey locust look, emerge wine-red and mature to green. Moist, acidic soil.</p>
<p>Full Sun to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 2-5'&nbsp;&nbsp; Space: 24-30&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/polypodium_vulgaris_bifidomultifidum.jpg" /><strong>Polypodium vulgare Bifidomultifidum </strong></p>
<p><strong>Crested Polypody Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Spreads to form nice thick, well behaved groundcover. Dark green, leathery fronds like double-sided combs with crested tips.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 10-12&quot;&nbsp; Space: 18-20&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="176" src="/system/files/u5/Polystichum_acrostichoides.jpg" /><strong>Polystichum acrostichoides</strong></p>
<p><strong>Christmas Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Native fern with leathery, dark green fronds. Silvery-gray fiddle- heads in spring. Slow spreading.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 15-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="188" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/polystichum_aculeatum.jpg" /><strong>Polystichum aculeatum </strong></p>
<p><strong>Hard Shield Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Evergreen clumper with shiny arching fronds. Easy to grow. Thrives in dense shade. Great specimen or accent.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 24&quot; &nbsp;Space: 16-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="178" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/polystichum_polyblepharum.jpg" /><strong>Polystichum polyblepharum</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Tassel Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Dark green, finely divided fronds arching outward in a vase-like shape. Attractive bristly scales decorate base and stems.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 12-18&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" align="left" width="208" height="177" alt="" src="/system/files/u5/Polystichum_Shiny_Holly_2.jpg" /><strong>Polystichum Shiny Holly</strong></p>
<p><strong>Shiny Holly Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 5</strong></p>
<p>Lustrous, dark green leaves are like plastic. Coarse, upright habit. An easy specimen, companion or groundcover.</p>
<p>Light to Dense Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 15-24&quot;</p>
<p><span style="font-size: smaller">Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries</span><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="182" height="175" src="/system/files/u5/Thelypteris-decursive-pinnata.jpg" /><strong>Thelypteris decursive-pinnata</strong></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Beech Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 4</strong></p>
<p>Strong upright grower with vibrant green, feather-shaped semi-evergreen foliage. Great edger or groundcover.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 12-18&quot;&nbsp; Space: 15-24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>
<p><img class="left" alt="" align="left" width="175" height="177" src="/system/files/u5/Woodwardia_virginica_0.jpg" /><strong>Woodwardia virginica&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff0000">**NEW for 2010**</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Virginia Chain Fern&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zone 3</strong></p>
<p>Native fern that thrives under wet conditions, spreading quickly. Works well under normal garden conditions.</p>
<p>Light to Moderate Shade</p>
<p>Height: 18-24&quot;&nbsp; Space: 24&quot;</p>
<p><img class="clear" alt="" width="595" height="16" src="/system/files/content_divider.gif" /></p>