Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red'

Northern Lady Fern

This striking lady fern has vibrant burgundy color throughout its stems. It is an excellent contrast with the green fronds. Strong growing and dependable, its color intensifies after a couple of years of growth.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 30" tall x 24-36" wide
Hardiness: Zone 3
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $9.65 (1-9); $8.35 (10-24); $8.10 (25+)

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

Japanese Painted Fern

This fern must be grown in shade to bring out the best of its silver variegation with dark red center veins. A gorgeous addition to a shade garden. Perennial Plant of the Year for 2004.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 18" tall x 24" wide
Hardiness: Zone 5
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $9.65 (1-9); $8.35 (10-24); $8.10 (25+)

Athyrium niponicum 'Regal Red'

Japanese Painted Fern

Very colorful fern with dark violet red interior and bright silver edges puts on quite a show. The twisted pinnules give the fronds a nice full look. Perfect for the shade garden and lovely in cut arrangements.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 18" tall x 24" wide
Hardiness: Zone 4
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $9.65 (1-9); $8.35 (10-24); $8.10 (25+)

Dryopteris erythrosora 'Autumn Brilliance'

Autumn Fern

The young fronds are orange and glossy and look great against the deeper green color of the mature fronds.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 18-24" tall x 14-18" wide
Hardiness: Zone 5
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $9.65 (1-9); $8.35 (10-24); $8.10 (25+)

Dryopteris filix-mas

Robust Male Fern

A robust, evergreen fern. Easy to grow in moist humus soil. It can handle a little more sun than other ferns in moist soils.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 24-48" tall x 36-48" wide
Hardiness: Zone 4
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $9.65 (1-9); $8.35 (10-24); $8.10 (25+)

Matteuccia pensylvanica

Ostrich Fern

One of the largest ferns whose light green, finely toothed fronds will quickly fill an area with moist soil. Can tolerate some sun if the proper amount of moisture is available.

Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Size: 48" tall x 36" wide
Hardiness: Zone 5
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#2 - $12.00 (1-9); $10.70 (10-24); $10.45 (25+)

Thelypteris decursive-pinnata

Japanese Beech Fern

Excellent ground cover for the shade due to its vigorous growth habit. Lush, bright green foliage. Can handle moist or dry shade.

Exposure: Full Shade
Size: 18" tall x 24" wide
Hardiness: Zone 4
Characteristics: Deer Resistant

#1 - $7.75 (1-9); $6.50 (10-24); $6.25 (25+)