Type
Native
Sunlight Type
Full Shade
Soil Type
Rich & Moist
Attracts
Benefits
Deer Resistant, Hardy, Low Maintenance, Showy Foliage
Lush Texture for the Woodland Garden
Ferns are the fabric of the shade garden. Their delicate, lacy fronds bring a cooling, calming elegance to dark spots where other plants struggle. From the tall, vase-shaped Ostrich Fern to the delicate, airy Maidenhair Fern, they offer a prehistoric beauty that pairs perfectly with Hostas and bleeding hearts.
Why You Need It:
Shade Solution: Thrives in low light and damp soil.
Deer Resistant: Most ferns are rarely bothered by deer.
Texture Contrast: Their fine leaves contrast beautifully with broad-leaved shade plants.
Planting Tips:
Ferns generally need Shade to Part Shade and Moist Soil. Keep them well-watered, especially during their first year. Leave the old fronds in winter to protect the crown, then trim them back in early spring.