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Leatherwood Fern Dennstaedtia marginalis
Spreading. The lush gray-green fronds have a shiny surface. They serve well in cut
arrangements. This fern looks good with any blue hosta or the purple-leafed heuchera. It
grows from a crown, so it does not become a threatening pest. Hardy in zones 4-8. |
| Plant Form: |
bare root |
| Plant Type: |
perennial |
| Zones: |
4 through 8 |
| Flower Color: |
- |
| Foliage Color: |
grey-green |
| Bloom Time: |
- |
| Width: |
36" |
| Height: |
24" |
| Attributes: |
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| Exposure: |
partial shade, full shade |
| Planting Time: |
early spring,
mid spring,
late spring,
early summer,
early autumn,
mid autumn |
| Soil Moisture: |
average |
| Soil pH: |
neutral |
| Soil Composition: |
normal, sandy, loam |
| Planting Depth: |
- |
| Care Rating: |
moderate |
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Polystichum acrostichoides
Clump-forming. A native fern that is evergreen, with shiny fronds. It is frequently
used for indoor decoration, particularly at Christmas. Prefers a shady spot, but will
tolerate considerable sun if soil is kept moist. |
| Plant Type: |
perennial |
| Zones: |
3 through 9 |
| Flower Color: |
color n/a |
| Foliage Color: |
green |
| Bloom Time: |
- |
| Width: |
30" |
| Height: |
36" |
| Attributes: |
- |
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| Exposure: |
partial shade, full shade |
| Planting Time: |
early spring,
mid spring,
late spring,
early autumn,
mid autumn |
| Soil Moisture: |
average, moist |
| Soil pH: |
acidic, neutral |
| Soil Composition: |
normal, sandy, loam |
| Planting Depth: |
- |
| Care Rating: |
easy |
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Athyrium felix-femina
A big fern with a lacy, delicate appearance. It is at home in either sun or shade, but it
likes a moist soil wherever it's grown. Works well with Phlox divaricata. Native.
Spreading. |
| Plant Form: |
bare root |
| Plant Type: |
perennial |
| Zones: |
4 through 9 |
| Flower Color: |
- |
| Foliage Color: |
green |
| Bloom Time: |
- |
| Width: |
24" |
| Height: |
36" |
| Attributes: |
deer resistant |
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| Exposure: |
partial shade, full shade |
| Planting Time: |
early spring,
mid spring,
late spring,
early autumn,
mid autumn |
| Soil Moisture: |
average, moist |
| Soil pH: |
acidic, neutral |
| Soil Composition: |
normal, sandy, clay, loam |
| Planting Depth: |
- |
| Care Rating: |
easy |
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