Fern, Applecourt^TM Crested Painted
(Athyrium nipponicum ‘Pictum-Applecourt’)....Zone 3
If you like the color and texture of Japanese Painted Ferns, then this selection will really get your attention! Applecourt^TM features heavy cresting on the tip of each frond, giving this fern a fuller more delicate appearance. Foliage colors include burgundy, gray and green and is quite similar to that of the Painted Fern. This deciduous selection reaches 1-2’ tall and has a spreading in habit. Plants grow best in light shade. For added interest in the shade garden – this one is a must!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Auriculate Lady
(Athyrium otophorum)....Zone 5
A beautiful deciduous fern whose strong growing dark green fronds are borne on showy reddish-purple stems. Plants grow to 24" tall in shade and a wide range of woodland soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

 

Fern, Autumn
(Dryopteris erythrosora)....Zone 4
The young fronds of this easy to grow fern are a very nice coppery color and contrast nicely with the deep green older fronds. More adaptable than many ferns, it will grow to 3' in part to full shade and in a wide range of "good" garden soils. A nice fern for containers!
...............Not available for 2008.

Fern, ‘Branford Beauty’
(Athyrium ‘Branford Beauty’)....Zone 3
This shade-loving, clump-forming hybrid fern has silvery gray fronds with red stems that reach 2’ tall. The graceful appearance of this plant makes it a great choice for massing in a woodland garden or shady border. A moist, well-drained soil high in organic material is ideal for best performance.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.
 

Fern, Brilliance Autumn^TM
(Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’).... Zone 5
This is a more colorful and vibrant form of the Autumn Fern. The new fronds are an attractive brilliant orange and as fronds mature they still retain some of the orange color. This evergreen variety grows 18-24" tall is slow to spread. Similar in every other way to Autumn fern and looks good in a shady nook where bright foliage would accentuate the planting.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT container.
 

Fern, Broad Buckler
(Dryopteris dilatata)....Zone 4
An easily grown deciduous fern reaching a height of 2-3’. Deep green triangular fronds taper at the tips. Requires acidic woodland soil with ample amounts of organic matter. An easy vigorous grower.
...............Not available for 2008.
 

Fern, Champion’s Wood
(Dryopteris championii)....Zone 5
This species has exceptional vigor and a robust habit. New fronds are an apple green that mature to dark green. It is a strong, evergreen fern with tough, glossy, fronds that remain erect even with snow cover! Mature plants reach to 1-3’ tall. This great fern will surely add beauty to your shade garden!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Christmas
(Polystichum acrostichoides)....Zone 4
A very hardy evergreen fern with dark green fronds that emerge silvery gray. An eastern U.S. native that grows to 18" in almost any woodland garden soil.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Cinnamon
(Osmunda cinnamomea)....Zone 4
Blue-green fronds age to a very nice cinnamon brown color. The newly emerging fronds are covered with white and rust colored hairs and are very nice as well. Cinnamon fern typically grows to 3’; however, in moist areas it has been known to reach 5’ tall. Plants require a more acid and humus rich soil as well as shade and plenty of moisture. Deciduous.
...............Not available for 2008.
 

Fern, Dixie Wood
(Dryopteris x australis)....Zone 5
Dixie Wood fern is a taller more noticeable fern species than most! This tough semi-evergreen fern grows 4-5’ tall and is erect and clump-forming in habit. The large, dark green foliage creates and impressive display in the back of the shade garden. Being a sterile hybrid, it is only propagated by tissue culture or division. Try this fern in places where a larger more commanding variety is desired.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Frizell's Lady
(Athyrium filix-femina ‘Frizelliae’)....Zone 3
This unique deciduous fern has rounded pinnae that are formed along the stem. These narrow fronds grow 12-18" and gracefully arch reaching only approximately 1’ tall. It is easy to grow in moist, shady sites. On a rare occasion the fronds may revert to the straight species.
...............Not available for 2008.
 

Fern, Ghost
(Athyrium ‘Ghost’)....Zone 5
A rigid upright hybrid between Japanese painted Fern and Southern Lady Fern. ‘Ghost’ has reddish stems and broad silvery fronds that lighten up any shade area! Must be grown in a shaded location and not allowed to dry out or unsightly leaf scorch will result. This deciduous fern grows to 30” tall and about 15” wide.
...............Not available for 2008.
 

Fern, Golden Crested Male
(Dryopteris affinis)....Zone 4
Tall, arching, 6" wide fronds have lightly crested leaflets. The glossy-green fronds have golden-brown scales on the stems. Grows 2-4’ tall and prefers a nice shady spot with average to moist soils. It is a deciduous long creeping selection.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Hart’s Tongue
(Asplenium scolopendrium)....Zone 6
This is a great underused native fern species. The evergreen foliage can grow up to 16" long and is glossy and nicely textured. Grows 1-2’ in a part to full shade site. Requires consistently moist alkaline soils. When growing this in a neutral or acidic soil, hydrated lime can be sprinkled around the plants then watered in to modify the pH. 
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Holly
(Cyrtomium fortunei)....Zone 5
One of the hardiest species of Cyrtomium, Holly Fern has 1½’ to 2½’ erect, dull-green, semi-evergreen fronds. The rhizome is erect and non-creeping. Plants require good drainage and a shaded rich soil.  Similar to other ferns, these should be planted in a shaded woodsy site, ideally planted with perennials that have contrasting foliage textures and colors. Excess winter soil moisture should be a concern, so the plants don’t rot in throughout winter. This species is native to Japan, Korea, and China.

Fern, Interrupted
(Osmunda claytonia)....Zone 2
This deciduous fern has erect medium green fronts that reach 2-4’ tall. Differs from the closely related Cinnamon fern in that there are several pairs of pinnae borne in the middle of the frond , which give it its "interrupted" look. Considered an easy fern to grow in moist, acidic soils. An eastern U.S. native. An interesting fern to grow because of its unusual frond appearance!
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Japanese Beech
(Phegopteris decursive-pinnata)....Zone 4
What a great fern to fill an open area! This wonderful foliage plant boasts shiny, light-green fronds and grows to 24" tall. It spreads by underground rhizomes to form large colonies. Plant this hardy, deciduous fern in part to full shade and moist soils.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Fern, Japanese Painted
(Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum')....Zone 5
A very popular fern because of its unique silvery red foliage. Grows to 18" tall in part to full shade and humus rich soil. Best foliage color is obtained in part-shade. Deciduous. 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.

Fern, Lady
(Athyrium filix-femina)....Zone 4
A finely textured easy to grow fern that is a vigorous spreader in part to full shade. Grows to 3’ tall and is usually completely deciduous in cold winters. To prevent the fronds from burning protect from windy areas.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Lady in Red^TM
(Athyrium augustum forma rubellum)....Zone 3
An outstanding new selection that produces vibrant bright red stems that are topped with light green lacy fronds! The color is more pronounced after a couple of years of winter dormancy.  Plants grow 3-3½’ and require moist, shady conditions. A fantastic new fern with very showy stems!
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Leatherwood
(Dryopteris marginalis)....Zone 3
Dark blue-green fronds are the highlight of this eastern U.S. native fern. This vigorous growing semi-evergreen fern grows to 24" and is easily grown in shade and loamy soil. Nice in cut flower arrangements as well.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Log
(Dryopteris celsa)....Zone 5
A large growing semi-evergreen fern with dark green upright fronds that grow to 36" tall. It is easy to grow in the typical shade garden, requiring only a moist organic soil.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Maidenhair
(Adiantum pedatum)....Zone 2
One of the showiest of our native ferns, Maidenhair Fern has soft-green palmate fronds with glossy black stems. It grows 1-2' tall and performs best in the woodland garden but is also great for shaded hillsides, streams edge, or in water garden plantings. It does require a humus-rich soil that is consistently moist (such as with an automatic irrigation system) in order to survive. It is more than worth the effort to grow this choice fern!
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers. Limited availability for Summer 2008.
 

Fern, Male
(Dryopteris filix-mas)....Zone 4
This deciduous easy to grow fern has finely textured medium green foliage that appears with a vigorous flush in early spring. Male fern grows to 3’ in shade and neutral to slightly acid soils.
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Fern, Mexican Male
(Dryopteris pseudo-filix-mas)....Zone 5
A vigorous grower native to Mexico, having erect fronds reaching up to 48" in height. This plant sends out new fronds throughout the entire growing season, has a more open habit than other ferns, and is not invasive. Plants are evergreen and prefer consistently moist soil, so do not allow soil to dry out between waterings.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Ostrich
(Matteuccia struthiopteris)....Zone 2
Ostrich Fern is a deciduous fern with olive-green foliage that grows to 60" tall in ideal situations. More typically it will grow 3-4’ in moist soils and although it prefers a shady spot, it will tolerate some sun exposure if kept sufficiently moist. It does spread quite freely so it is best used in mass plantings.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Remote Wood
(Dryopteris remota)....Zone 4
A very hardy addition to our fern line up, Remote Wood Fern is a semi-evergreen fern with broad medium-green fronds similar in appearance to Leatherwood fern. It grows to 2' and performs best in the shaded woodland garden with humus rich soil and adequate moisture.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

 

Fern, Robust Male
(Dryopteris filix-mas x complexa).... Zone 4
This fern is another easy to grow selection whose parents are native to the eastern U.S. It is a strong grower with very nice medium-green foliage and a vase shaped habit. It prefers a cool, moist, rocky locations in the woodland garden but is fairly adaptable and easy to grow in any shaded garden. This deciduous selection grows to about 36" tall with a slightly narrower spread.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Shaggy Shield
(Dryopteris cycadina)....Zone 5
This beauty has deep green fronds covered with masses of black scales on their undersides. Grows to 16" tall in well-drained soil and part to full shade. We have seen this plant listed as hardy anywhere from Zone 4 to only Zone 6. We have overwintered it in our nursery and display gardens without any problems. A very nice mostly evergreen fern.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Fern, Silver Cloak
(Cheilanthes argentea)....Zone 5
Silver Cloak sports a very unusual frond color as the above side of the fronds are dark green, while the undersides are a stunning bright white! Some of the fronds will have a spot of white on their tips. This fern belongs to a group of native ferns which are naturally more drought tolerant than others. These require well-drained soils with added limestone in a part to full shade site. Roots should be shaded to protect from excessive drying out. Plant in an area that will receive minimal moisture over the growing season. Grows 4-6" and is a deciduous short creeping fern. A unique addition to your shade garden!
...............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Tassel
(Polystichum polyblepharum)....Zone 6
This is a beautiful, evergreen fern species native to Japan and China. It produces ornamental, heavily textured, dark green fronds. These will grow to 24" in a shady, moist garden site. The soil should be loose and rich - amended with humus. Some references list this as Zone 6, but we have successfully grown these in a semi-protected area in our Zone 5(b) nursery.
...............Available in 1-Quart and IMPACT containers.
 

Fern, Thick Stemmed Wood
(Dryopteris crasshirizoma)....Zone 5
The upright, arching fronds of this vigorous fern rise from its large crown and make quite an impressive statement! This semi-evergreen, clump-forming species reaches 24-42" tall and looks good as a specimen or in large groupings in the shade garden.
...............Available in IMPACT container only.
 

Fern, Tokyo Wood
(Dryopteris tokyoensis)....Zone 6
Medium to dark green, narrow, and stiffly erect fronds characterize this fern. This easy to grow fern reaches 1½’ to 3' tall and appears slender and vase-shaped. While the growth habit is vigorous, plants are reportedly slow to branch. Deciduous, native to Japan and Korea.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Victoria Lady
(Athyrium filix-femina 'Victoriae')....Zone 4
For those seeking unusual and unique plant material, you will like the 'Victoria Lady' fern for its crested leaflet tips which form what looks like a stem of criss-crossed foliage! No other fern has this characteristic, which is only preserved through production by tissue culture. This deciduous, clump-forming fern reaches 18 to 24" tall.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fern, Woodsia
(Woodsia obtusa)....Zone 3
Native to eastern U.S., this species grows naturally in shaded acidic or calcareous cliffs and rock ledges. This species differs from other Woodsia species in that it has erect fronds compared to the arching fronds of other species. The fronds are gray-green, erect, deciduous, and grow to 5-16". Considered easy to cultivate in a rock garden or mixed garden. Because of its diminutive stature, this fern could easily be tucked into small nooks and crannies beside rocks, logs, ledges, etc.
..............Available in IMPACT container only.

Fragaria ‘Pink Panda’ (PP 7598)
Alpine Strawberry  (Zone 4)
This perennial is a hybrid, evergreen selection of our native Strawberry. ‘Pink Panda’ has nice pink blooms with yellow centers. It grows 6-10" in a sunny, well-drained site. This selection is a great trailing plant for ground cover uses, containers, and borders. A word of caution, like most strawberries it is a vigorous spreader in the garden. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
...............Available in 1-Quart only.

Fragaria ‘Lipstick’
Alpine Strawberry  (Zone 3)
A great trailing groundcover that has vibrant, deep pink flowers and ornamental strawberry-like fruit. Plants grow 6-8" tall in full sun to part-shade. Great in containers!
..............Available in 1-Quart only. 
 

Fragaria ‘Red Ruby’ (PP12169)
Alpine Strawberry  (Zone 4)
Another excellent hybrid selection of our native Strawberry. This hybrid is semi-evergreen in Zone 5 and bears wonderful ruby red flowers sporadically from spring until frost. It is easy to grow and spreads quite freely while only reaching 5" tall. Best if used as a full-sun to part-shade groundcover or in containers where its spread will not be a problem. A Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
.................Not available for 2008.