Dryopteris australis (Dixie Wood Fern)
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
| Zone | Zone 5 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native |
Lilac purple aromatic plumes grow on thin dark purple stems high atop dark green deeply lobed foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1.5-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Tolerant to juglone
Fragrant
Magenta pink blooms turn to soft pink on tall stems that rise above deep green foliage of large leaves that turn to maroon in winter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30 °F (-34.4 °C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
This mat-forming ground cover features small, delicate white 4-petalled flowers in loose cymes on foliage of tall, thin, square stems bearing dark green leaves. The entire plant is fragrant, giving off the scent of freshly mown hay when crushed. Fast growth rate.
Blooms early to mid-spring
6-12 in tall x 9 in-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Groundcover
Dense clumps of arching stems, with brilliant golden green-to-chartreuse leaves in cascading layers resemble dwarf bamboo. Hidden among the foliage are tiny delicate green flower heads. The foliage turns to an attractive golden tan shade as the weather cools. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Shade tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Clump-forming deep red-black leaves with plum undersides grow below tall white stems with small pink bell-shaped flowers. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
1.5-2 ft tall x 1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant
This evergreen perennial groundcover features silver leaves with dark green scalloped edging and clusters of bright white flowers that appear in spring that remain until fall. Fast growth rate.
Blooms early summer
0.5 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Groundcover
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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
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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