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FERNS
Spring 2009
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Fern prices unless otherwise noted.
PRICE: Cont — $ 7.95
1 Gallon — $15.95
2 Gallon — $24.95
3 Gallon — $34.95
ADIANTUM
31460
Adiantum pedatum -
Maidenhair Fern
— (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8) Deciduous.With lancescshaped fronds that can
get up to 14" long, this fern reaches 12-20" in height. These fronds reach out
on glossy, dark brown to black stalks. A beautiful textural contrast to your
other shade plants. Native to NE America. 1 Gallon $12.95
31420
Adiantum pedatum var. aleuticum - Aleutian Maidenhair Fern
— Syn. A. pedatum aleuticum. Semievergreen. This ferns fronds look
almost like the palm of a hand with the fingers spread out. New fronds may
be tinged with pink as they emerge. This fern, native to western North
America & East Asia, will grow to about 30". 1 Gallon $15.95
ARACHNIODES
30951
Arachniodes
simplicior - Variegated Shield Fern
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9)
Semievergreen. This is an attractive fern with its glossy green fronds which
have a soft yellow band on each side of the midrib. Grows well in a shady
location or in a container. Shows well in shade. 1 Gallon $15.95, 2 Gallon
$32.95
ASPLENIUM
30165
Asplenium scolopendrium - Hart’s Tongue Fern
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) Syn. Phyllitis
scolopendrium. Evergreen. Although naturally occurring in many areas, this
medium sized fern prefers lime rich soil in moist sites. The uncut fronds are
8-28" in length and maintain a very dressy appearance for months. It is a good,
solid filler for flower arrangements. 1 Gallon $15.95
31003
Asplenium
scolopendrium ‘Laceratum Kaye’ — With identical habitat
requirements as its parent, this fern also has solid fronds with very
wavy margins. It has an interesting crumpled appearance. Grows 12-15"
tall. 1 Gallon $18.95
ATHYRIUM
Athyrium filix-femina
- Lady Fern — (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Deciduous. This delicate lady
creates a vertical effect with finely divided fronds that are narrow at the
bottom and spreading on top. Although deciduous in most climates, fronds should
be left on during the winter to protect new spring growth before being cut back
in the spring. A wonderful plant for damp, shaded areas. Reaches about 4'
height, 2-3' width.
31901
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Lady In Red’ — Syn. Athyrium
filix-femina var. angustum. Light green, lacy foliage stands
upright on dark red-violet stems. This slowly spreading fern will reach 3'
in 5 years. Cont. $7.95, 1 Gallon $15.95
30747
Athyrium filix-femina ‘Vernoniae Cristatum’
— This crested
variety grows to 2' tall. Though vigorous, it is a delicate looking fern.
The fronds are graceful with overlapping fern leaflets that end in slender
tassels. 1 Gallon $12.95
32266
Athyrium x ‘Ghost’
— Deciduous. This hybrid fern has wonderful
silvery, formal, upright foliage with contrasting deep red-purple midribs. It
will be about 30" high. This should be a great companion to Athyrium
nipponicum var pictum ‘Burgundy Lace’. Cont. $6.95, 1 Gallon $15.95
30808
Athyrium nipponicum var. pictum - Japanese Painted Fern —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Deciduous. This is a lovely fern for a shaded spot.
Young fronds are a soft gray-green with burgundy ribs. As the plant matures to
18" tall, the fronds become attractively patterned with variegation of silvery
blue and green. A deciduous, tough ground cover, native to SE Asia. Cont. $7.95,
1 Gallon $15.95
30996
Athyrium otophorum — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Deciduous. Native to SE
Asia, this fern has fairly broad, deltoid fronds with dark green segments and
reddish to purplish stems. Prefers shady locations with humus rich soil. 1
Gallon $15.95
BLECHNUM
31053
Blechnum penna-marina
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. This fern is a fast grower and can tolerate
sun in good growing conditions. It prefers to be in a shady spot with humus rich
soil. Would be good as groundcover as it has a tendency to creep. Will be 4-8"
in height and significantly more in spread. 1 Gallon $24.95
31480 Blechnum spicant - Deer Fern — (-20°F, USDA
Zones 5-8) Evergreen. A native to the Northwest, occurring naturally in forests
and on rock ledges. Produces sterile fronds that are narrow, spreading and 1-3'
tall, and fertile fronds that are stiff and upright with widely spaced leaflets.
1 Gallon $12.95, 2 Gallon $24.95
CYRTOMIUM
30596 Cyrtomium caryotideum - Dwarf Holly Fern —
(-10°F, USDA Zones 6-10) Evergreen. Eye catching, leathery, rich green fronds
reach 12". Compact and hardy, this fern is equally at home in containers or in
the ground. Excellent for growing among rocks. Prefers acid, humus rich soil and
a partially shady location. Native to SE Asia. 1 Gallon $15.95, 2 Gallon $24.95
DICKSONIA
32451 Dicksonia antarctica - Tasmanian Tree Fern —
(20°F, USDA Zones 9-10) This Australian native fern is the largest we carry, a
tree fern that can get to 15' high! This is the hardiest species of the tree
ferns, specimens can die outright at 15o. It is also very desirable as an
ornamental for it’s dark green, textured fronds that can reach up to 8'. A
fantastic form of fern for the moist protected garden, is known to grow
throughout Oregon’s coast gardens with relative ease. Do you have the perfect
spot for this beauty? 2 Gallon $44.95
DRYOPTERIS
Dryopteris affinis - Scaly Male Fern
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Syn. D. pseudomas. Semievergreen. The foliage
is medium green with fronds that are densely decorated with coppery scales in
the spring. Prefers cool climates but tolerates more sun and wind than other
species. Compact growth to 2' x 3' wide. Native Europe to Himalayas.
30953
Dryopteris
affinis ‘Crispa Gracilis’
— Syn. ‘Crispa Congesta’. This is an evergreen dwarf with dense fronds and
pinnae twisted at the tips. Grow 1' x 1'. 1 Gallon $19.95
31689
Dryopteris
affinis ‘Cristata’ —
Syn. ‘Cristata the King’. Has arching fronds, 4-6'' across, with crested
tips. This very handsome form adapts well to the mixed border. 1 Gallon
$15.95
32409
Dryopteris bissetiana
— (-25°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Evergreen. This interesting green fern for shade has
the look of embossing on the upper side of the fronds. It grows to 1 1/2' high
by about 1' wide. 1 Gallon $15.95
30594
Dryopteris
cycadina - Shaggy Shield Fern — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) Syn. D.
atrata. Semievergreen. Prolific, long, slender black scales cover the
stems and undersides of the stalks in this species. It grows 8-16" and
prefers abundant moisture with well-drained soil and shady to partly sunny
conditions. Native to SE Asia. 1 Gallon $15.95, 3 Gallon $34.95
Dryopteris x complexa
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-8) D. affinis x D. filix-mas. Semievergreen
. Do you have a big shady spot empty? This fern shoud be the one for you as it
grows to 36" height and equal spread. Similar characteristics as D.
affinis.
31172
Dryopteris x
complexa ‘Stablerae’ - Stabler’s Wood fern — Finely textured medium
green, arching fronds reach 2' high. This fern demands a closer look. 1
Gallon $19.95
Dryopteris dilatata - Broad Buckler Fern
— (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Syn. D. austriaca. Deciduous. Deep, dark green
foliage. Broadly triangular, lance shaped fronds give it a delicate, finely
textured appearance. Can reach 4-5' height in favorable conditions. Like most
ferns, this one prefers moist, loamy soils and a shady to partly sunny location.
Native worldwide.
31005
Dryopteris
dilatata ‘Jimmy Dyce’ — Densely growing to 36" x 48" wide, evergreen or
semievergreen. The overlapping fronds have a wavy, crumpled appearance. 1
Gallon $15.95
30907 Dryopteris dilatata ‘Recurvata’ — Funnel
shaped, this fern is usually deciduous, dying back with cooler weather.
Fronds are broadly triangular to lance shaped and dark green. Midribs and
stalks are covered in dark brown scales. 1 Gallon $15.95
30484 Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern —
(-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. Special for its autumn coloring, this fern
will grow in almost any soil with good drainage. Preferring semi-shady
conditions, it can grow in deep shade to sunny areas. Polished, loosely
spreading, 18" blades, open to rich coppery-gold, orange or red shades and
eventually turn deep green. Excellent border fern. Native to Japan. 1 Gallon
$15.95
32134 Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’ —
(USDA Zones 5-9) Easy to grow fern making a 24" wide mound. Brilliance is
more strikingly colored than its parent when the red new fronds unroll. 1
Gallon $15.95
Dryopteris filix-mas - Male Fern
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-8) Deciduous. A real garden favorite due to its ease of
cultivation and its large variations in form. Growth slows in autumn and will
generally die back for a spurt of new growth in spring. Needs filtered light and
neutral to acidic humus rich soil. Grows 2-5' high. Native to Europe, Asia and
North America.
31168
Dryopteris
filix-mas ‘Crispatissima’ — Compact growth to 12-15". Crested fronds
crisscross one another for a different look. Medium green foliage. 3 Gallon
$34.95
31166 Dryopteris filix-mas ‘Grandiceps’ — Heavy
terminal crest. Clumping form, vigorous growth and fertile. Grows to 36"
height with equal spread. 1 Gallon $15.95
32115 Dryopteris formosana - Limelight Wood Fern —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Semievergreen. New growth is bright yellow green
developing an arching habit to 15-30". 1 Gallon $27.95
30952 Dryopteris lepidopoda — (-30°F, USDA Zones
4-9) Semievergreen. This is a fern of mountainous areas with broad, lance shaped
blades. The coiled, young fronds, or fiddleheads, are covered with small, dark
brown or black scales. The young fronds emerge a coppery-bronze and mature to
dark green, 12-24". Prefers loamy, acid soil and filtered light. 1 Gallon $15.95
32198
Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas
- Mexican Male Fern —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-8) Semievergreen. Erect fronds to 4’ that was
introduced by the New York Botanical Garden from Mexico. This fern is from
high altitude areas where there is lots of moisture in Mexico. 1 Gallon
$15.95
30257 Dryopteris remota
— (-30°F, USDA Zones 4-9) Semievergreen. Finely dissected, lacy fronds to 3'
wide have broad, pointed outlines with umber colored scales. Horizontally
arching. Can self sow in good conditions. 1 Gallon $29.95, 2 Gallon $37.95
32410
Dryopteris sieboldii - Siebold’s Wood fern
— (10°F, USDA Zones 8-10) Nice blue-green to pale green fronds with a long
terminal and prominent veins. It grows 1-2' and prefers a shady location. 1
Gallon $15.95
32101
Dryopteris tokyoensis- Tokyo Wood fern — (-30°F, USDA Zones
4-9) Deciduous. This native of Japan with its shiny, narrow fronds is an easy
grower. A sword fern that makes a statement at 3 to 4'. 1 Gallon $15.95
Dryopteris wallichiana - Wallichs Wood Fern —
(-20°F, USDA Zones 5-10) Semievergreen. Forms clumps with fronds of 2-3' in
length. Spring growth is golden-yellow, highlighting the black scales. The
Himalayan native prefers shade.
32126
Dryopteris
wallichiana ssp. nepalensis ‘Molton Lava’ — (-30°F, USDA Zones
4-8) This is a striking large growing fern. Its green fronds have stems that
turn chocolate brown as it ages. It will grow to 3-4' with an upright
arching habit. 1 Gallon $15.95
MATTEUCCIA
30437
Matteuccia struthiopteris - Ostrich Fern — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8)
Syn. M. pennsylvanica. Deciduous. Spreading by means of vigorous
rhizomes, the fronds rise from a crown to form a vase shape. In the center of
the tall sterile fronds, shorter fertile fronds arise much darker in color,
creating a vivid contrast. Easy to grow, requiring partial shade and sufficient
moisture. Grows to 5' high and 3' wide. Native to N. America, Europe and Asia.
Cont. $7.95, 1 Gallon $15.95
32341
Matteuccia
struthiopteris ‘Jumbo’ — Now even cold climate gardeners can greet
barbecue guests with a "Welcome to the Jungle!" Just in case the species was
not big enough here is a larger form of this very hardy fern. Companion
planted with Colocasia and Calla lilies will create a tropical
looking haven. Is that a warthog in the shadows? 1 Gallon $15.95
OSMUNDA
30745
Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern — (-50°F, USDA Zones 2-10) Deciduous.
The name "royal "fits this fern perfectly. Planted where it gets ample water, it
will grow 10-12' tall with fronds 3' wide. Regal! In poor conditions, it will
grow to 2' tall and still be a royal looking fern. The young, stout,
orange-brown stems unfold early in the spring much like flowers. Sometimes
called flowering fern. Native to temperate and subtropical regions. 1 Gallon
$15.95, 2 Gallon $24.95
POLYSTICHUM
30436
Polystichum acrostichoides
- Christmas Fern — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9) Evergreen. A particularly
attractive plant, the young fronds have a silvery finish making a striking
contrast with the bold green of the mature fronds. Growing to a stature of 2-3',
this fern is most happy in moist, shady locations. 2 Gallon $24.95
30435
Polystichum braunii - Holly Fern — (-20°F, USDA Zones 5-9)
Semievergreen. Dark and leathery fronds mimic the appearance of holly leaves on
this hardy plant. Rising to an upright height of 12-40", with a nearly
equivalent spread, the young fronds catch the spring sun with a silvery sheen.
Native to N. America, Europe and Asia. 1 Gallon $15.95
30208
Polystichum munitum - Western Sword Fern — (-40°F, USDA Zones 3-8)
Evergreen. Stately in appearance, this native of western North America forms
2-4', leathery fronds of rich green. Hardy and cold tolerant. Plant in
humus-rich, acidic soil in partial to fully shaded locations. 1 Gallon $12.95
30804 Polystichum polyblepharum - Japanese Tassel Fern
— (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. Native to the Orient, this fern is easy to
grow in the shade with plenty of humus. It will form a nice rosette of shiny
dark green fronds with the younger ones paler in color. Grows 2-3' tall with 3'
spread. 1 Gallon $15.95
Polystichum setiferum - Soft Shield Fern — (-10°F, USDA
Zones 6-9) Evergreen. This fern has soft, dark green fronds in a ‘shuttlecock’
arrangement. Lobes are toothed and stalked, angled to the point of attachment.
Prefers semi-shade and moist soil. Grows to 4' tall. Native to Europe.
30462
Polystichum setiferum ‘Congestum Cristatum’—
This upright dwarf form grows only 6-12" tall. Densely compressed leaf
division provides a soft fluffy appearance to the fronds. Segments are
overlapping and crested. The foliage color is gray-green. 1 Gallon $19.95
31603
Polystichum
setiferum ‘Divisilobum’ — Gorgeous, with large, finely cut fronds
looking like light green mossy feathers. Young fronds as they unfurl are
dressed overall with silvery white scales. A happy, well established plant
may get as large as 4-5' across. Evergreen. 1 Gallon $15.95, 2 Gallon $28.95
30640
Polystichum tsu-simense -
Korean Rock Fern — (-10°F, USDA Zones 6-9) Evergreen. Sometimes called
Dwarf Holly Fern. Tough textured, dark green fronds have a rounded, triangular
shape. When young, the dark green is blushed with a hint of purple. This plant
makes an attractive, compact spreading rosette. Excellent as a container plant
or grown among rocks on a shady hillside. Native to E. Asia. Grows to 20". 1
Gallon $15.95
WOODWARDIA
30560
Woodwardia fimbriata
- Giant Chain Fern
— (0°F, USDA Zones 7-10) Evergreen. Broad, triangular coarse fronds and airy
upright habit. Great masses of dark green spring from a basal clump and grow
to 5' or more. This fern needs plenty of room to grow. Prefers moist soil
but doesn’t thrive in extremely wet conditions. May plant in full sun and it
will create quite a show. Protect from high winds. 1 Gallon $15.95
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