Plants in family aspleniaceae
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Red' is a deciduous fern with lacy, light green foliage and striking red-violet stems. It forms a slowly spreading patch up to 3 feet wide and thrives in moist, organic soils. This deer-resistant plant is a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Tall Form'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Tall Form' is a crested variety of the lady fern, known for its unique three-dimensional frond arrangement. It grows up to 3 feet tall and has light green foliage. This fern is particularly resistant to deer, making it an excellent choice for gardens prone to wildlife.
Athyrium niponicum 'Joy Ride'
Athyrium niponicum 'Joy Ride' is a crested fern introduced in 2015, forming compact clumps 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It features glaucous green pinnae with a silver center and is deer-resistant, making it a delightful addition to woodland gardens.
Athyrium 'Branford Beauty'
Athyrium 'Branford Beauty' is a hybrid fern combining the Japanese painted fern and native lady fern. It features upright, arching fronds with a clump-forming habit, reaching up to 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide. The foliage displays a mix of purple, silver, grey, and green colors, making it a striking addition to woodland gardens. This deer-resistant fern is ideal for mass planting and thrives in part sun to light shade.
Asplenium nidus 'Cobra'
Asplenium nidus 'Cobra', commonly known as the Cobra Fern, is an epiphytic plant with broad, glossy fronds that mimic the raised hood of a cobra. This tropical plant thrives in shaded, humid environments, making it a popular choice for indoor ornamental use. Its bright green fronds add a touch of lush greenery to any space, and it is known for being easy to care for.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido Gem'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido Gem' is a spore-grown Japanese fern with thick, glossy green leaves. It forms a 1-foot tall clump and prefers rich, slightly moist soil. This evergreen plant offers a unique textural contrast in woodland gardens.
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream'
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream', also known as the Japanese splattered fern, is a unique plant with lacy green leaves speckled with lemon cream blotches. These blotches become prominent by late summer and early fall. The fern forms 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clumps and thrives in very open shade or morning sun.
Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls'
Athyrium niponicum 'Silver Falls' is a deer-resistant Japanese painted fern with long, arching fronds featuring silver patterning and red-purple veining. This hardy garden fern is appreciated for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in shaded areas. Its unique coloration and texture make it a standout in any garden setting.
Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury'
Athyrium 'Ocean's Fury' is a Japanese painted fern hybrid known for its lacy-textured, silver-green fronds. It forms a 3-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump, adding a soft, elegant texture to gardens. This sterile fern is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it ideal for woodland and shade gardens. Its unique coloration and form make it a standout feature in any landscape.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Fancy Fronds Selection'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae Fancy Fronds Selection' is a deciduous lady fern known for its narrow pinnae that resemble little green boomerangs, creating a striking three-dimensional effect. The fronds are crested at the end of each pinna, adding to its unique appearance. This rare fern is vegetatively propagated and is an unusually tall selection, making it a standout in shaded garden areas.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Crispum', or the Hart's-tongue fern, is an evergreen plant with wide, glossy green leaves that have heavily undulate and serrate edges. It prefers moist, nearly alkaline soil with good drainage and thrives in light shade to full shade environments.
Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace'
Athyrium niponicum 'Burgundy Lace' is a deer-resistant fern known for its new purple leaves with silver stripes, which mature to a silvery green with purple midribs. This plant forms a clump in woodland gardens, adding color and texture to shaded areas. Its unique foliage and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance and visually striking plant. 'Burgundy Lace' is an excellent addition to any garden, offering year-round interest and ecological benefits.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Vernoniae Cristatum' is a crested form of lady fern, growing 2 feet tall and wide. It features deeply cut leaves ending in an attractive crest and thrives in all but the driest soils, making it a versatile addition to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium niponicum 'Thrill Seeker'
Athyrium niponicum 'Thrill Seeker' is a compact fern with silver-tipped fronds and a darker olive green center. It grows up to 20 inches tall and 3 feet wide, adding a dramatic touch to gardens with its unique foliage. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Furcata', also known as the evergreen Hart's-tongue fern, features fronds that split at the tip, forming a Y-shape. This plant thrives in moist, near-neutral pH soils and forms attractive 10-inch tall clumps.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Lace'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Lady In Lace' is a dwarf crested lady fern known for its slow-growing, compact, and deciduous clump that resembles a patch of parsley. This fern reaches about 1 foot in height and width, making it an excellent choice for small garden spaces. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is deer-resistant, adding a delicate texture to shaded garden areas. Its unique appearance and resilience make it a popular choice for rain gardens and xeriscaping. This fern is native to both Europe and the United States, showcasing its adaptability to various climates.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Dres Dagger'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Dres Dagger' is a dwarf lady fern known for its unique cruciate fronds that form a three-dimensional X shape. This deciduous fern is a vegetatively produced selection from 'Victoriae', maturing at just over 18 inches long. It is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders. 'Dres Dagger' adds a touch of elegance with its intricate frond pattern.
Asplenium platyneuron 'Brunswick Giant'
Asplenium platyneuron 'Brunswick Giant' is a hardy, drought-tolerant fern native to the US, known for its evergreen nature. It features short, limp sterile fronds and narrow, erect fertile fronds, reaching up to 18 inches tall in dry shade. This fern thrives in well-drained soils and is resistant to deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens.
Athyrium 'Godzilla'
Athyrium 'Godzilla' is a striking fern with a typical painted fern leaf appearance, reaching 3 feet tall and 6.5 feet wide. Its leaf backs are covered in felty brown spores, adding to its unique texture. This deer-resistant plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great addition to rain gardens and living walls.
Asplenium dalhousieae
Asplenium dalhousieae is a miniature fern native to moist, rocky ravines in southern Arizona, northern Mexico, and the Himalayas. It forms a compact clump of deeply incised light green leaves and thrives in shaded environments.
Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist'
Athyrium niponicum 'Wildwood Twist' is a deer-resistant Japanese painted fern with silver-grey fronds. It forms an 18-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump, making it an attractive addition to shaded garden areas. This fern is known for its distinctive foliage and adaptability to various garden settings.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Frizelliae', also known as the lady fern, is a unique deciduous fern with narrow fronds featuring ear-like projections. Discovered in Ireland in 1857, it grows to about 1 foot tall and 18 inches wide, making it suitable for woodland gardens. This fern is deer-resistant and thrives in shaded areas.
Athyrium 'Silver Sentry'
Athyrium 'Silver Sentry' is a deciduous fern hybrid with silvery grey leaves. It grows up to 54 inches tall, making it a striking clumping specimen for shaded gardens or rock gardens.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Plumosum Axminster'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Plumosum Axminster' is a Victorian-era selection of the Lady fern, known for its more divided fronds. This plant forms a 30-inch wide by 2-foot tall deciduous clump, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Athyrium 'Ursulas Dwarf'
Athyrium 'Ursulas Dwarf' is a dwarf hybrid fern with narrow, upright silvery fronds and a dark purple stipe. It forms a 22-inch tall and wide clump, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas. This plant is known for its unique foliage and resilience.
Athyrium thelypteroides
Athyrium thelypteroides, known as the silver glade fern, is a southeastern US native that is deer-resistant. Its fronds can reach up to 4 feet in length, displaying a silver color from the leaf underside. This fern thrives in light shade to shade, making it a graceful addition to woodland gardens.
Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum'
Athyrium otophorum 'Okanum' is a distinctive fern known for its triangular, pewter-green fronds with a plastic-like texture. The fronds are supported by dark reddish stipes, adding a touch of drama to shaded garden areas. This fern is deer-resistant and prefers average to slightly moist soils, making it a low-maintenance choice for woodland gardens. It grows to about 1.5 feet tall and wide, providing a lush, textured backdrop in part sun to light shade. 'Okanum' is tardily deciduous, offering extended visual interest throughout the growing season.
Athyrium niponicum 'Rebel Rouser'
Athyrium niponicum 'Rebel Rouser' is a deciduous fern with tightly congested foliage and a ruffled tip. It emerges grey-green before aging to grass green, forming a 20-inch tall by 3-foot wide clump. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, adding texture and color.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Fancy Fronds'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Fancy Fronds' is a dwarf lady fern known for its light green foliage and frizzy, petticoat-like crests on the stems. This deer-resistant plant grows to 8 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for woodland gardens. It thrives in light shade to full shade and is a charming addition to shaded garden areas.
Athyrium 'Ghost'
Athyrium 'Ghost' is a hybrid fern with silvery grey foliage, resulting from a cross between Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' and Athyrium filix-femina. It grows upright to 2-3 feet tall and is deer-resistant, making it suitable for woodland gardens. This fern adds a touch of elegance with its unique coloration and structure.