Category Archives: Ferns

Japanese Painted Fern

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Japanese Painted Fern Japanese Painted Fern The æJapanese Painted FernÝ, Athyrium niponicum æPictum’, is a low maintance, deciduous fern with soft grayish-green and silvery dark maroon foliage. Being the Perennial of the Year for 2004, one can see why. æJapanese … Continue reading →

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Southern Lady Fern

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

Southern Lady Fern Southern Lady Fern The Lady fern or Red Stem fern has a feathery textured frond with a red stem. It is a slow spreading fern, which will make a nice mass in a few years. The Southern … Continue reading →

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Toothwood Fern

Posted on November 12, 2011 by admin

Toothwood Fern Toothwood Fern The Toothwood Fern, Dryopteris spinulosais, is a delightful lacy plant. The Toothwood Fern, also known as the Narrow Buckler Fern, has true fern foliage that is a rich, deep green color. The long triangular fronds, made … Continue reading →

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Leatherwood Fern

Posted on September 18, 2011 by admin

Leatherwood Fern Leatherwood Fern The Leatherwood Fern or Marginal Shield Fern is an evergreen fern which typically forms a non-spreading, vase-shaped clump to 1.5-2′ (infrequently to 3′) tall. This is a woodland fern which is most often found in shaded … Continue reading →

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Walking Fern

Posted on July 23, 2011 by admin

Walking Fern Walking Fern The Walking Fern, Camptosorus rhizophyllus, is an interesting little plant. The common name comes from the fact that the leaves sprout new plants at their apices. After a few generations, the plant appears as if it … Continue reading →

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