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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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.

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.

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.
C

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.

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.
D

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.
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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
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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.

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

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.
M

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.
P

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.
R

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
S

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.