Ferns
19 plants
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Key Characteristics
- Thrive in shade where flowering plants struggle
- Many tolerate damp conditions and poor drainage
- Unfurling fronds (croziers) provide spring interest
- Create a cool, woodland atmosphere
- Generally pest-free and low maintenance
Design Tips
Group ferns with other shade lovers like hostas and hellebores for a woodland feel. Use them to soften edges of paving and walls. The bold shuttlecock fern makes a striking focal point, while maidenhair ferns add delicate texture to containers and rockeries.
