Botanical Name | Common Name | Hardy Zone | Height | Growth Habit | Sun/Shade | Plant Type | Other Notes |
Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brillance' | BrillianceTM Autumn Fern | 5-8 | 18-24" | Spreading, slow | Shade | Evergreen | Showy, unique coppery-orange fronds |
Dryopteris championii | Champion's Wood Fern | 5-8 | 12-36" | Spreading, short | Shade | Evergreen | Attractive glossy heavy textured dark green foliage |
Polystichum acrostichoides | Christmas Fern | 3-9 | 12-24" | Spreading | Shade to Partial Shade | Evergreen | Very hardy evergreen fern has a deep rich green color. Leaflets are lance-shaped in dense clusters. Great for floral décor. |
Osmunda cinnamomea | Cinnamon Fern | 2-10 | 30-60" | Multiple crown | Shade to Partial Shade | Deciduous | Blue-green foliage. Bright cinnamon colored fronds. Tall grower used for its unique color and architectural form. |
Dryopteris x australis | Dixie Wood Fern | 5-9 | 48-60" | Clumping habit | Shade | Semi-Evergreen | Tall erect growth, wide dark green fronds. Native to the USA. |
Arachniodes simplicior 'Variegata' | East Indian Holly Fern | 7-10 | 12-24" | Spreading | Shade to Partial Shade | Evergreen | Glossy green foliage with yellow variegation. Can be grown as a houseplant with bright lighting. |
Dryopteris marginalis | Eastern Wood Fern | 2-8 | 18-30" | Crown | Shade | Evergreen | Bluish-green fronds, sturdy plant |
Crytomium fortunei | Fortune's Cold Hardy Holly Fern | 5-10 | 18-30" | Clumping habit | Shade to Partial Shade | Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen | More cold hardy than other Japanese Holly ferns. Fast grower, tall erect habit, grayish green foliage |
Cyrtomium falcatum 'Rochfordianum' | Japanese Holly Fern | 6-10 | 18-30" | Clumping habit | Shade to Partial Shade | Evergreen | Large spreading evergreen. Can spread up to 4 foot. |
Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' | Japanese Painted Fern | 4-9 | 8-20" | Spreading | Partial Shade to Shade | Deciduous | Unique color. Darker blue-green center rib that fades to silver variegation at edges of fronds. Excellent for foreground foliage or pots. |
Selaginella kraussiana 'Gold Tips' | Krauss' Gold Tips Spikemoss | 6-10 | 6" | Spreading | Shade to Partial Shade | Evergreen | Similar to other Krauss' spikemoss with new growth having bright golden tips. |
Athyrium angustum forma rubellum | Lady in Red Fern | 3-8 | 30-36" | Clumping habit | Shade | Deciduous | Vibrant red/burgundy stems (at maturity) contrasting with green foliage |
Polystichum makinoi | Makino's Holly Fern | 5-9 | 20-30" | Crown | Shade | Semi-Evergreen | Very hardy evergreen fern with vigorous erect growth habits. |
Athyrium nipponicum pictum | Regal Red Japanese Painted Fern | 4-9 | 8-18" | Spreading | Shade to Partial Shade | Deciduous | Ruffled, unique color. Deep violet-red interior of frond contrasted by bright silver edges. Very popular selection due to unique color and appearance. |
Dryopteris atrata | Shaggy Shield Fern | 5-8 | 18-36" | Short, creeping | Shade to Partial Shade | Semi-Evergreen | Beautiful dark fern with fronds having a golden-green color. Good contrast when using with other ferns. |
Polystichum polyblepharum | Tassel Fern | 5-8 | 12-24" | Crown | Shade | Evergreen | Large, soft, glossy green fronds arch symmetrically from the crown. Fronds unfurl the tips, covered with golden scales, dangle like tassels; hince-Tassel Fern |
