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arborvitae (Selaginella pallescens) - A low growing, thick, sun loving, evergreen plant which very much resembles a fern although it is not one. Zones 8 - 10. 3-gallon @ $10.00 asparagus (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') - Not truly a fern but an actual asparagus with emerald green cladophylls in branched, arching sprays up to 3 feet long. Great for containers in full sun. Zones 8 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 autumn (Dryopteris erythrosora) - A pretty, evergreen, terrestrial fern to 2 feet having fronds with coppery new growth that turn glossy, deep green as they age. Zones 5 - 8. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 east indian holly (Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata') - An outstanding, evergreen fern to 24 inches with glossy, green fronds highlighted with prominent yellowish stripes along the main veins. Brightens up the shade garden. Zones 7 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 foxtail (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myersii') - Not really a fern but commonly sold as one, this beautiful, evergreen perennial has emerald green cladophylls arranged upon green stems in an amazing imitation of the hairs on a fox's tail. Grows well in full sun to partial shade. Zones 8 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 holly (Cyrtomium falcatum) - A terrestial fern to 2½ feet having beautiful, glossy, dark green, holly looking, leathery pinnules emerging from a vase like crown. Zones 6 - 9. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 interrupted (Osmunda claytonia) - A deciduous, clumping fern to 48 inches with the sporangia borne in the middle of the fronds giving an "interrupted" look to the majestic foliage. Found naturally in the moist woodlands of eastern North America and Asia. Zones 2 - 8. 1-gallon @ $5.00 japanese painted (Athyrium nipponicum 'Pictum') - A deciduous, spreading fern to 20 inches having fronds of burgundy, gray and dark green. This is one of the most popular ferns in America today. Grows best in shade and cooler weather. Zones 4 - 9. 1-gallon @ $5.00 lady in red (Athyrium angustum forma rubellum) - An exciting, deciduous, clumping fern with vibrant burgundy coloration on the stem which contrasts sharply with the light green fronds. Zones 3 - 8. 1-gallon @ $5.00 leather leaf (Rumorha adiantiformis) - An evergreen, terrestrial fern to 18 inches with finely cut, dark green, leathery textured fronds. Commonly used as cut foliage in flower arrangements. Zones 8 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 macho (Nephrolepis falcata) - A tropical sword fern up to 4 feet tall and 6 feet across that makes a fabulous plant in the garden or a large container. Its massive fronds get up to 8 inches wide at the base. Zones 9 and 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 rosy maidenhair (Adiantum hispidulum) - A semi-evergreen, clumping fern to 24 inches that is very similar looking to common maidenhair but with reddish new growth. Zones 8 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 sword (Nephrolepis cordifolia) - A very attractive, terrestrial fern that produces dense crowns of dark green, upright fronds up to 2 feet long. Zones 8 - 10. 1-gallon @ $5.00 3-gallon @ $10.00 tasmanian tree (Dicksonia antartica) - This one makes a large tree like plant up to 30 feet tall if protected from cold below 26 degrees Fahrenheit. The fronds can get up to 10 feet long but usually burn off in cold weather. 3-gallon @ $10.00
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