Ferns
Ferns are lush, exotic and graceful perennials that are easy to grow and require no care. They are available in various colours, shapes and sizes making it a good companion plant in a shade garden or growing on their own in a mass planting.
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Bright green fronds with curved stalks on thin, wiry black stems. Pink or burgundy red coiled young fiddleheads appear in early spring. Moderate growth rate
Blooms early spring
1-2 ft tall x 2 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Groundcover
Feuille verte, tige fine et noir, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 60 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Salmon-flushed fronds emerge in late winter/early spring and mature to a fresh spring-green. Wiry black stems support the broadly triangular fronds that are made up of many small fan-shaped segments.
Blooms in late winter to early spring
6-8 in tall x 1-3 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer tolerant
Frondes de couleur saumon à la fin d’hiver/début printemps qui mature d’un vert printanier frais, tiges noires/raides soutiennent les frondes, composées de petits segments en forme d’éventail, 6-8″ haut x 1-3′ large, mi-ombre/ombre complète.

This evergreen fern features distinctive strap-like bright green fronds, of which the undersides become marked with conspicuous brown sori, containing the plants spores. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille vert clair, feuilles brillantes, marge onduleuse, hauteur 50 cm x largeur 45 cm, ombre ‡ demi ombre, acidophile.

This evergreen fern features distinctive tongue-like bright green fronds with a crest at the end. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuilles vert foncÈ, brillant, pointes fourchues, hauteur 60 cm x largeur 30 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre.

Silvery light green fronds show their best colour in the shade. Too much sunlight will cause the colour to fade. Once the weather cools the foliage turns an attractive burgundy hue. Moderate growth rate
Blooms mid spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Feuille vert clair blanc, bourgogne en automne, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 40 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ demi ombre, acidophile.

Large arching silvery fronds sport green highlights and purple stems. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
3 ft tall x 4-6 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Vert argent, frondes arquÈes , croissance lente, hauteur 90cm x largeur 120-180 cm, partielle ‡ l’ombre complËte

Light green lacy fronds grow , moderate growth rate,
Blooms mid spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Feuile vert clair, feuille finement dÈcoupÈe, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 45 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Foliage is narrow and mid-green, with the tips of the fronds ending in a forked point, and arranged in a criss-cross pattern. Shorter sport of ‘Victoriae’. Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested; handling plant may cause skin irritation/allergy.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1.5-2 ft tall x 1.5 ft wide
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit tolerant
CultivÈ pour le feuillage, pas de fleurs en fleurs, 45-60 cm de hauteur x 38-45 cm de large partielles ‡ l’ombre complËte, parties de la plante sont toxiques si elles sont ingÈrÈes, plante peut provoquer une irritation de la peau / allergie manipulation.

Bright green lacy fronds on red stems. Moderate growth rate.
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Groundcover
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille vert clair, feuille finement dÈcoupÈe, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 45 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Dark green feather like foliage grows in thick circular clumps.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1.5-2 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille vert foncÈ comme plume, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 60 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre.

Lacy arching fronds emerge in rich burgundy and gradually mature to grey green, with their Merlot-hued ribs remaining. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Cambrant feuilles rectangulaires de mÈtal Ètain gris, rouge partout avec bourgogne ‡ mesure qu’ils apparaissent, forme un petit monticule de dentelle, 30-40 cm de hauteur x 30-45 cm de large, le taux de croissance moyenne, l’ombre partielle ou complËte, bien comportÈ, non ÈtalÈ.

Intense silver-green arching fronds with dark maroon veining turn a rich green in the summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
2 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Les nuances vertes agrémentées de nuances argent métallique/gris illuminent un endroit ombragé dans le jardin, pointes des frondes sont à double crête, variété plus haute et vigoureuse, 20-22″ haut x 28-30″ large, ombre/mi-ombre.

Silver and green-almost metallic- fronds form an attractive arch with their variegated maroon stems. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1.5 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Groundcover
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille argent et vert, varie, tiges rouge foncÈ, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 60 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

This is known to be one of the more hardy selection of ferns. Silvery green fronds bear burgundy veins and stems. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
Groundcover
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille vert argentÈe tige et nervure rouge pourpre, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 35 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Silver green fronds with burgundy highlights and red stems form small mounds that are excellent for borders. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Frondes verte argentÈe avec reflets bordeaux, les tiges rouges, forment un petit monticule excellent pour les bordures, taux de croissance modÈrÈ, †1-1.5 pi haut x 1.5-2 pi large, partiel ‡ ombre pleine

Intense silver-green arching fronds with dark maroon veining turn a rich green in the summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
2 ft tall x 2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuillage argent vif, plus riche en été, veinage rouge, taux de croissance modérée, 2′ haut x 2′ large, ombre/mi-ombre.
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Evergreen sterile fronds form a loose spreading rosette, while fertile fronds grow from the centre of the plant to stand erect, turning brown as the season progresses.
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-29°C)
Rabbit resistant
Les frondes stÈriles ‡ feuilles persistantes forment une rosette ÈtalÈe en vrac, les frondes fertiles poussant du centre de la plante se dressent en tournant brun ‡ mesure que la saison progresse, 1-1.5 pi de haut x 1 ‡ 2 pi large, ombre partielle ‡ pleine ombre
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Dull green fronds resembling holly branches, hence it’s common name , are adorned with stiff upright leaves. Moderate growth rate.
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Groundcover
Feuille vert foncÈ, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 45 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.
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Hairy oblong fronds with yellow-green foliage are thinly textured, and turn coppery orange in fall. This fern is often called a ‘hay-scented fern’ because it releases a grassy fragrance when crushed, bruised, or brushed with a hand. Fast growth.
1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Rabbit tolerant
Fragrant
Feuillage poilu, ovale, jaune-vert, mince, orange en automne, taux de croissance rapide, 30-60cm de haut x 60-90cm de large, mi-ombre ‡ ombre. Perfume.

Green broadleaf fronds grow best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Use as a vertical accent in a woodland or shade garden. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
3-5 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Frondes vertes, larges. Taux de croissance modÈrÈe. 60-150cm de haut x 30-60cm de large, soleil partiel ‡ mi ombre. 60-90cm de haut x 60-90cm de large. Mi-ombre ‡ ombre complËte.

Semi-evergreen finely divided leaves grow on delicate fronds with rusty-brown scales, giving a lacy appearance. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Wet soil tolerant
Semi-feuillus feuilles dÈlicatement finement divisÈes, habitude compacte et dense, 1 pi de haut x 2 pi de largeur, Zone 5

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Lime-green, lacy, outward-growing fronds that are finely toothed and disjointed in appearance sport blackish scales on the stems. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Wet soil tolerant
Feuille vert, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 90 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.
Orange-to-red-copper-pink young fronds unfurl in spring and turn to shiny deep green in the warmer months. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
1.5-2.5 ft tall x 1.5-2.5 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Wet soil tolerant
Feuille rouge cuivre changeant ‡ vert, croissance lente, hauteur 45 cm x largeur 45 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Orange-to-red-copper-pink young fronds unfurl in spring and turn to shiny deep green in the warmer months. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Wet soil tolerant
Feuille orange au printemps, bronzÈ rouge en automne, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 60 cm x largeur 45 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Dark green, narrow leathery leafed fronds grow lush on this male fern. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
3-4 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Feuille vert foncÈ, feuilles Ètroit comme des cuir, hauteur 90 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

Grey-green fronds with a leathery, deeply cut appearance grow lush on this woodland fern. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
2.5-3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Vert-gris, tannÈ, coupure profound, pousse bien en ombre, taux de croissance moderÈe, 45-60cm de haut x 45-60cm de large, soleil ‡ mi-ombre
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Sturdy medium green fronds grow lush on this male fern. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Grande fougère arquée avec des rhizomes dressés et robustes et des lames vertes moyennes, chaque foliole est divisée en sous folioles courtes et arrondies, 36″ haut x 18-24″ large, ombre/mi-ombre.
Sturdy, upright, medium green fronds with a slightly ruffled appearance grow lush on this male fern. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
2.5-3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Forme une touffe de délicates frondes droites, étroites et légèrement froncées, un excellent spécimen de fougère, 30-36″ haut x 18-24″ large, ombre/mi-ombre.
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This deciduous fern gets its common name from the long, upright feathery fronds that resemble ostrich plumes. Before the fronds unfurl in the spring, they can be harvested and cooked to make a delicious side dish. Fast growth rate.
Blooms mid-spring to fall
4-6 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide
HARDY to -40 °F (-40 °C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Feuille verte, bronzÈ en automne, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 150 cm x largeur 75 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ demi ombre, acidophile.
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Long bright green fronds with triangular pinnae. Fertile fronds appear in late summer, turning brown and staying upright though winter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to fall
3-4 ft tall x 3-4 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Feuillage vaste, lisse, vert tender, brun au premier gel, ne fleurit pas, taux de croissance vite, 60-90cm de haut, 90-120cm de large, mi-ombre ‡ ombre

Green spore-bearing fronds appear in spring, quickly turning brown. Fiddleheads pop up at the base of the plant and unfurl into sterile, chartreuse fronds. Moderate growth rate.
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Feuillage vert, Èpis de fleurs brun qui ressemblent ‡ la cannelle, hauteur 130 cm x largeur 75 cm, ombre ‡ mi ombre.

Green spore-bearing fronds appear in spring, quickly turning brown. Fiddleheads pop up at the base of the plant and unfurl into sterile, chartreuse fronds. Moderate growth rate.
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Frondes vertes, larges, fioles bien sÈparÈe. Taux de croissance modÈrÈe. 60-90cm de haut x 60-90cm de large. Mi ombre ‡ ombre complËte.
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Narrow, light green, upright fronds that are tapered at the ends. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Frondes vert clair, fuselÈ, pousse en groupes pinnates, taux de croissance moderÈe, 30-60cm de haut x 30-45cm de large, soleil ‡ mi-ombre

This evergreen fern features a fountain of leathery, lance-shaped bright green fronds that add winter interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Feuille vert foncÈ lustrÈe, tige brune claire, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur†45 cm x largeur 45 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

This evergreen fern features a fountain of leathery, narrowly lance-shaped bright green fronds that add winter interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
3-4 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Feuille vert foncÈ lustrÈe, tige brune, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 100 cm x largeur 75 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile.

This evergreen fern features a fountain of leathery, narrowly lance-shaped deep green fronds that when unfurling, flip backwards, resembling a tassel, and add winter interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
2-3 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Feuille vert foncÈ, revers argentÈ, tige marron, croissance modÈrÈe, hauteur 75 cm x largeur 60 cm, couvre sol, ombre ‡ mi ombre, acidophile
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Narrow lime green fronds tapering down at the tip and at the lower part of blade. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Wet soil tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Frondes vert citron, étroit, fuselé au sommet et en bas, caduques, taux de croissance moderée, 30-60cm de haut x 30-60cm de large, soleil à mi-ombre