(Threadleaf Sundew)

A delicate, insect devouring wildflower, threadleaf sundew has grassy leaves lined with sticky "dew" and bears lavender-pink flowers in summer. It is native to sandy, piney bogs across the coastal plains of the eastern United States and maritime provinces of Canada.

During winter dormancy, the plant rests in a ground-hugging bud known as a hibernacula. In spring, its thin leaves unfurl like fern fiddleheads. Each bright green leaf is lined with fine, red or bronze hairs with sticky dewdrops on...

(Golden-scaled Fern)

Golden-scaled fern is a medium sized, semi-evergreen fern with arching dark green fronds that have golden brown scales. It is native to Europe and southwestern Asia, eastward to the Himalayas. The fronds emerge pale green with golden brown midribs as they unroll from the central crown of leaves above the upright rhizome. At the base of each pinna (or leaflet) on the frond is a dark spot.

Alhough this fern excels with shade and moist soil, it will tolerate sunnier conditions if the soil does not...

(Golden-scaled Fern, The King Golden-scaled Fern)

Golden-scaled fern is a medium sized semi-evergreen fern with arching dark green fronds that have golden brown scales. Considered the most beautiful of this species' cultivars, it is native from Europe to southern Asia and also known as 'Cristata The King'.

Even though this fern prefers shade and moist soil, golden-scaled fern will tolerate sunnier and slightly windier conditions if the soil never dries out completely. Add organic matter to the soil when planting this fern. It makes an excellent...

(Coastal Fern)

Native to the shaded woodland slopes of North America's west coast, from British Columbia to Baja California, coastal fern is an evergreen perennial that is typically found growing under tall trees in leaf mulch where there are few understory shrubs. The lacy fronds are long and are usually sprawling or arch-drooping. These are lined with glossy, finely cut, medium green pinnae, or leaflets. In summer, its fertile fronds develop round, green-yellow to brown-gray, spore-bearing “sori” that dot the...

(Shaggy Shield Fern)

Shaggy shield fern is a semi-evergreen fern with an erect rhizome producing green fronds with dark brown scales. It is native to much of eastern Asia, from northern India eastward into China and Japan.

Like most ferns, it performs best in shade and moist soil, though once established will do well in partial sun and drier conditions. Shaggy shield fern makes an excellent addition to the woodland garden, a shaded rockery, along the edge of a bog, or in a mixed border.

(Leatherwood Fern, Narrow Buckler Fern, Toothed Wood Fern)

A delicate fern for woodland gardens and shaded dells, the toothed wood fern offers finely divided, light green to yellow-green fronds with distinctive stems covered with soft, brown scales. This deciduous perennial is native to the northernmost reaches of Europe and Asia. It is clump-forming and slowly spreads via creeping rhizomes (underground stems). In summer, its fertile fronds develop round, brown, spore-bearing “sori” that dot the undersides of the leaves in two rows along the pinnae, or leaflets....

(Autumn Fern, Copper Shield Fern)

The colorful autumn fern is a winter deciduous fern native to China and Japan. The glossy fronds emerge coppery-red in spring, turn green in summer, and rusty brown in fall. The overall shape of the frond is like a triangular wedge. In winter the fronds' undersides have red sori (spore bearing structures).

Like most ferns, it excels in shade and moist soil, making it ideal for the woodland wildflower garden and mixed border. It is best in garden pockets with higher humidity and protection from...

(Autumn Fern, Copper Shield Fern, Japanese Shield Fern)

Autumn fern is a semi-evergreen (usually deciduous) fern native to China and Japan. The glossy fronds of 'Brilliance' emerge coppery-orange in spring, turn green in summer, and rusty brown in fall. In winter the undersides of the fronds have red sori (spore bearing structures). Overall, this cultivar is much showier than regular autumn fern and is a low maintenace fern for gardens.

Autumn fern prefers shade and moist acidy soil, making it ideal for the woodland garden and mixed border. 'Brilliance'...

(Autumn Fern, Copper Shield Fern)

The colorful autumn fern is a winter deciduous fern native to China and Japan. The glossy fronds emerge coppery-red in spring, turn green in summer, and rusty brown in fall. The overall shape of the frond is like a triangular wedge. In winter the fronds' undersides have red sori (spore bearing structures).

Like most ferns, it excels in shade and moist soil, making it ideal for the woodland wildflower garden and mixed border. It is best in garden pockets with higher humidity and protection from...

(Common Male Fern)

Common male fern is a large deciduous fern native to many temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. Its large, glossy green fronds arise from an erect rhizome. With greater height, the fronds tend to become ever-so-slightly arching.

Like most ferns it excels in shade and moist soil, though once established it will tolerate some sun and drier conditions. Nearly any soil pH type is acceptable as long as there is organic matter incorporated. Common male fern performs well in woodland borders...