Plants in family aspleniaceae
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido High'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Hokkaido High' is a Japanese form of fern with glossy, green, tongue-shaped leaves. It forms a bird's nest-style evergreen rosette and grows up to 1 foot tall. This fern thrives in cool, moist sites with neutral to alkaline soils, making it a great choice for shade gardens.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Rotstiel' is a German selection of the deciduous lady fern, forming a 2-foot tall by 2-foot wide mound. It is known for its delicate, lacy foliage, making it a beautiful addition to shaded garden areas. This fern thrives in part sun to shade and is suitable for rain gardens or as a groundcover in woodland settings. Its elegant appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for fern enthusiasts.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Ulleung Island'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Ulleung Island' is a fern native to Korea's Uulong Island, featuring 8-inch long, strap-like leaves with a plastic-like texture. It forms a bold-textured rosette up to 1 foot wide and is winter-hardy, preferring moist but well-drained soil with a neutral pH. This fern is a unique addition to shade gardens, offering a distinctive appearance with its glossy, strap-like foliage.
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler'
Athyrium 'Branford Rambler' is a stoloniferous fern known for its deer-resistant clumps that spread to 2 feet wide in five years. It features 18-inch tall fronds with a mahogany-tinged green color, making it suitable for filling large woodland areas. This fern thrives in part sun to light shade.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae' is a deciduous fern with a unique three-dimensional appearance, featuring narrow pinnae that resemble green boomerangs. This deer-resistant plant grows to about 18 inches in height and width, making it a striking addition to any garden. Its crested fronds add an elegant touch to shaded areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Cristata', also known as the English lady fern, is a deciduous plant with a clumping growth habit. It features unique 'petticoats' at the end of each frond and pinnae, making it a standout specimen for woodland gardens. This deer-resistant fern grows to about 18 inches wide.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Red Neck Girl'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Red Neck Girl' is a fern with bright red stipes and finely-cut fronds, reaching up to 30 inches tall. It is a heat-loving counterpart to the 'Lady in Red' fern and prefers average to slightly moist garden soils. This fern adds a splash of color to shaded areas.
Athyrium petersenii
Athyrium petersenii is a robust, easy-to-grow fern with lime-green fronds that reach about 1 foot in length. This deer-resistant plant forms small clumps and spreads by short rhizomes, making it an excellent choice for shaded garden areas.
Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage'
Athyrium filix-femina 'Encourage' is a deciduous fern with light green foliage forming a 1-foot wide clump. Its 18-inch long arching fronds have a petticoat-like appearance, and the plant is deer-resistant, thriving in part sun to light shade.