On my strolls over the years I have noticed that there are two ferns that remain evergreen in our woods during the winter. Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis): This coarse-textured, deciduous fern grows 24 to 30 inches tall. Southern Shield Fern (Thelypteris kunthii): This deciduous fern has light green fronds that grow 24 to 36 inches tall. Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. Most ferns require a moist, shady spot to grow — either in a wooded area or near the north side of a building. Kathy’s been writing since 4th grade, gardening since high school, and blogging since 2002. Blechnum spicant: Deer Fern. Prefers constant moisture, although it can withstand some drought. Christmas Fern. Plant in sun to full shade, with constant moisture if planted in sun. So, which is it? She would be delighted to speak to your group about colchicums or other gardening topics. It’s always the fourth Wednesday of the month!”, Tagged as: I thought it was about time I taught myself a bit more. Sturdy evergreen fronds that eventually form a clump 3-4’ tall and wide, forming sturdy, upright majestic clumps of ... Polypodium glycyrrhiza: Licorice Fern. These lists are based on USDA … They thrive in open or dappled shade. I do not have any knowledge of ferns either, but in my new town garden I have northern maidenhair fern, and lady fern. Polystichum munitum. Provide supplemental water during dry periods. Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, www.forestryimages.org, Sensitive fern. A. scolopendrium is also an evergreen and a native to the British Isles and also very cold winter hardy and rated as H6 by the RHS. Clump division is a method used for ferns with fibrous roots. It’s a time of year when the leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone. Ferns may also be grown in raised beds, which provide good drainage. Maidenhair and ebony spleenwort ferns can sometimes get scale insects, which can be treated with horticultural oil or insecticidal soaps. The native wild form of this easy and very useful evergreen fern. I will have to go out and see if it is green. They grow right up against … Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is an evergreen fern native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota … Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris): While ostrich fern can grow 4 to 6 feet tall in the wild, it is generally shorter in gardens. Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides): Evergreen, upright, leathery fronds grow 24 to 36 inches tall. Resurrection fern. Clump division. Aleuticum is derived from the … I’m pretty sure this is intermediate wood fern (Dryopteris intermedia) and not lady fern (Athyrium felix-femina), but I’m not 100% certain. At least that is what the labels said when I bought them. Native ferns gather around swamps and streams, spreading with ease through rhizomes and spores. Grows better on alkaline to neutral soils. lady fern. Native Groundcovers Pussytoes Golden Groundsel. Fine textured ferns contrast nicely with the large leaves of hostas, the shiny leaves of hellebores and the colorful leaves of heucheras. Millie Davenport, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Korean rock fern growing in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Evergreen wood fern is the only fully evergreen fern with a lacy (at least twice dissected) appearance, and its fronds are in circular clusters. Dwarf evergreen ferns with a coppery bronze color on the young fronds which mature to deep green. They grow in light to full shade, and will grow throughout South Carolina. I used to have Christmas fern but it got bullied out of a bed I guess because it disappeared. Native to the Coastal Plain, and can be grown throughout South Carolina. Fertilizing should be done in spring, just after new growth has begun. Royal Fern (Osmunda regalis): Native throughout South Carolina, this large, coarse textured, deciduous fern can grow 3 to 6 feet tall if given ample water. For the home gardener, division is the most practical method. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies. Grow in light to full shade. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. But I appreciate their beauty! In addition to Cullina’s book, my go-to books for cultivating ferns are “The Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns’ by Sue Olsen; “Ferns” by Olsen and Richie Steffen; “Ferns For American Gardens” by John Mickel; and “Fern Growers Manual” by Hoshizaki and Moran. Ferns have few pest problems if care is taken to meet their growing requirements. It would have been the perfect time to take photos of the ferns, but then last night it snowed and the ferns are somewhat obscured as a result. Their hardiness varies, depending on the species, and they come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Wikimedia Commons, Daderot GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2. We don’t have much snow down here in North Florida. Propagate by edge division. Preferring partial shade Mountain Laurel is the state shrub of Pennsylvania. Ferns can serve as the backbone of a shade garden by creating a beautiful setting for a variety of woodland wildflowers. Ferns are easy to grow and many are native (Lady, Log, Hay Scented). Grow in light to full shade. Broad Beech Fern (Phegopteris hexagonoptera): This upright growing, deciduous fern grows 12 to 24 inches tall. If you’ve noticed that the center of the clump is hollow or dead and/or the leaves are smaller than usual, it’s probably time to divide. Remove infected plants and destroy them. They’re spore cases, full of many spores. Do not fertilize fall transplants. Edge division. If this document didn’t answer your questions, please contact HGIC at hgic@clemson.edu or 1-888-656-9988. Poultry grit (crushed granite) also works well to improve drainage and should be used in addition to organic material, not as a substitute. Its sword-like fronds can grow to be 4 feet long with glossy green foliage and its clumping form can spread anywhere from 3 to 6 feet. aleuticum. Native Ferns. Cinnamon, royal and southern shield ferns will grow in full sun if constant moisture is available. I love ferns. Rhizome division involves ferns that grow from thick underground stems called rhizomes. The sori (spore cases) are circular on the intermediate wood fern. Woodwardia fimbriata. Pretty photos and interesting information! I hope this helps. ferns, identify, as the sori (pockets of spores) are situated on the pinnae’s (leaflets) margins = marginalis. Most ferns are slow growing and can take several years to reach their mature size. It’s especially nice since I do not have a vent fan in the bathroom so it is nice and humid and wet in there for my ferns (and orchids). Adiantum comes from the Greek, adiantos (unwetted), referring to how the leaves shed water. Will grow throughout South Carolina. 10 Log Gap Rd. Christmas fern, Autumn fern and Himalayan maidenhair fern all look fairly good when the snow melts in my garden. It is native throughout South Carolina. For identification I think it is best to rely on regional guides. California Flora Nursery • 2990 Somers Street • P.O. Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and it’s time to reflect on what’s come before. Prefers constant moisture, but will withstand some drought. Ferns. Most prefer a shady, moist area, but not all. Southern Shield Fern. Marginal Wood Fern (Dryopteris marginalis): The leathery, evergreen fronds of this fern grow 24 to 36 inches tall. It will grow throughout South Carolina. Many ferns are also fairly easy to grow from spores by following the instructions in Cullina’s excellent book. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall. Clump division. This evergreen fern is a clump … Holly ferns grow up to 30 inches tall depending on species. Common Name Scientific Name Type Light Soil Moisture Serviceberry: Amelanchier arborea: deciduous: full / part-sun: mesic / sub-xeric: Devil’s walkingstick Some ferns, such as the Christmas Fern and Intermediate Wood Fern, are evergreen, and can be found all year. Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) Christmas ferns are hardy in USDA … ©Maryland Native Plant Society PO Box 4877, Silver Spring, MD 20914 MNPS is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in Maryland. Most ferns are slow growing and can take several years to reach their mature size. The easiest way to distinguish these two ferns? Asplenium scolopendrium (Hart's Tongue fern) This is another Asplenium but a very different and again unusual one. Native ferns offer a wide diversity of sizes, growth habits, forms, and niches for gardens. Grow in light to full shade. Posted for Wildflower Wednesday, created by Gail of Clay and Limestone, to share wildflowers/native plants no matter where you garden in the blogosphere. Quality garden centers carry a variety of ferns, generally in larger sizes than can be obtained through mail order. I love soft-green fronds juxtaposed with the stiff blades of ornamental grasses, or the shiny fronds of deer fern (Blechnum spicant) and many shield ferns (Polystichum spp.) Here’s what one Christmas fern looked like today. glistening in filtered sunlight. All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. In woodlands, they often appear as "early-colonizers" in areas that have been over-browsed by deer. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall. ): Bold, coarse textured evergreen leaves make these large ferns a feature in the landscape year-round. A very drought-tolerant fern, it is often found in the wild growing on rock walls and slopes. Grow in light to full shade. Can be grown throughout South Carolina, except for the coast. It is a very striking fern. Sandy soils also benefit from mixing in a 2-inch layer of organic material tilled in because it helps them retain moisture. Thank you. Northern or Common Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum): This fern is also native to South Carolina. Prefers constant moisture but can stand some drought. Sensitive fern prefers constant moisture but can stand some drought. The prothallium produces both male and female sexual organs. Propagate by rhizome division. What you’ve got is Dryopteris intermedia, identifiable by the sori and the lower pinnae on each frond. How do you know when your ferns need dividing? Here they are during February of last year. Semi-evergreen native to coastal areas but will grow in all. Rhizome division. Will grow throughout South Carolina, except for along the coast. Prefers constant moisture, but can stand some drought. Adiantum jordanii or Maiden Hair Fern is one of the cutest ferns you’ll find. Rhizome division. Plant in sun to full shade, with constant moisture in sun. Now I try to be more careful about making notes about what I planted where. Of the ferns, Matteuccia struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern) and Dennstaedtia punctilobula (Hay-Scented Fern) spread the fastest but are deciduous. I actually think it is still out there. All Rights Reserved. This species also prefers constant moisture, but can withstand some drought. You don't have to check here for new content. Grow in light to full shade, with constant moisture, anywhere in South Carolina except the coast. Showy flowers in shades of... Understory Level. Native to drier woodland sites, this fern doesn't need the moisture you think of when you... Shrub Level. Grow in light to full shade anywhere in South Carolina. What is your favorite fern book? Polystichum acrostichoides. Others, like royal and ostrich ferns, can tower to six feet. Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, www.forestryimages.org, Royal fern, showing brown fertile fronds. Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, www.forestryimages.org, Glossy, evergreen holly fern fronds. Do not put them into a compost pile. I thought this was a really great post. Ferns reproduce in a unique way. While most ferns average between one and three feet tall and wide, some, such as resurrection fern, grow only a few inches tall. Holly Fern (Cyrtomium spp. This post focuses on deer resistant ferns and evergreen or semi-evergreen ferns: Ferns that add beauty to your garden. Evergreen / semi evergreen (51) Flowering (17) Long flowering (1) Low maintenance (29) Makes a good hedge or screen (4) Non poisonous (49) Plants that are native (3) Plants that help filter noise (2) Plants that show resistance to deer and rabbits (10) Plants that will cope with the odd football (6) Resistant to diseases (25) Stylish in … Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora): The new spring leaves of this evergreen fern are coppery-pink in spring, turn green in summer and rusty-brown in fall. I like “Midwest Ferns” by Steve Chadde; and “Ferns & Allies of the North Woods” by Joe Walewski. Paris (a-dee-AN-tum al-oot-IH-kum) Names: Adiantum aleuticum is also known as A. pedatum var. While most ferns average between one and three feet tall and wide, some, such as resurrection fern, grow only a few inches tall. It had even reproduced. Christmas fern fronds are pretty distinctive, and since it’s one of the few evergreen ferns native to northeast North America, I’m pretty sure I’ve identified it correctly. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug – Compiled Wisdom, short glandular hairs, visible with a good hand lens, sori (spore cases) are circular on the intermediate wood fern, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Dressed Up For A Party, How To Have Fragrant Lily-Of-The-Valley In The Middle Of The Winter, The Galanthus Gala: Where Snowdrop Addicts Get Their Fix, How To Create And Maintain Trails In Your Woods, How to Pull Your Potted Plants Through the Winter. Hardy ferns are tolerant of cold winter temperatures and can be grown outdoors year-round. Ferns may also be divided in very early spring, just as the new growth is emerging, if care is taken not to damage the delicate new leaves. Alternately, they may serve as above-ground storage … So named due to its copper color when young, our native evergreen Autumn Fern matures to a lovely dark green. “It doesn’t matter if we sometimes show the same plants. I think those sori are circular but I have trouble identifying ferns even with three books on the subject. Thank you. Photo by Joey Williamson, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Upright fronds of ebony spleenwort fern. Plant in sun to full shade, with constant moisture. Marginal wood fern is native to the mountains and piedmont of South Carolina and will grow throughout the state except for along the coast. Evergreen Native Plants Groundcover/Herbaceous Level. Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea): This upright, deciduous fern is native throughout South Carolina. There are ferns that will grow in every area of South Carolina. Christmas Fern is a hardy native evergreen fern with leathery, glossy, green fronds. Clump division. Grows 3' to 4' high. They do get flattened by snow, but they are green. Edge division. Polystichum munitum: Sword Fern. Prefers constant moisture but can stand some drought. Grows 18" to 24" high and can grow in all areas. It turns out Dryopteris intermedia (aka intermediate wood fern, fancy fern, and glandular wood fern) also looks exactly like my fern. Lady Fern fiddleheads were also sometimes eaten by natives… Ferns give a delicate and airy quality to a shady garden. It can stand some drought in shade. Happy in damp shade but also in dry shade once established. Karen Russ, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Upright, vase-shaped form of scaly male fern. Edge division involves cutting divisions from the outside edges of a clump. Ferns are very sensitive to over fertilizing, so it is best to use a slow release fertilizer, such as Osmocote 14-14-14. Joey Williamson, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Stately, vase-shaped form of male fern. Hayscented fern is native in the mountains of South Carolina and can be grown in the mountains and piedmont. I had read about the lower pinnae but they seemed to be missing on the sample I took. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained, acidic soils in part to full shade. Ferns. Rhizome division. Typically rhizomatous, native ferns are a popular choice for ground cover in shady areas. For information on how to divide, see HGIC 1150, Dividing Perennials. I have also had Lady Fern. They provide a unifying element to the woodland garden, weaving their green fronds over the forest floor. If winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then autumn rounds out to be reflection. Although it prefers constant moisture, lady fern can stand some drought. Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina): This vigorous fern has upright, deciduous leaves 24 to 48 inches tall. Edge division. Still, compared to many other plant groups, ferns have been relatively neglected. Rhizome division. Native Ferns | Portland Nursery. Cinnamon fern can stand some drought in shade. Fiddleheads: Ostrich Fern fiddleheads are considered the best for edibility; they are more common on the east coast and are only found in BC in our region. According to Missouri Botanical Garden, it “…typically grows in a fountain-like clump to 2′ tall and features leathery, lance-shaped, with evergreen (green at Christmas time as the common name suggests) fronds.”If you love boston ferns but want something … Rhizome division. This large deciduous fern is vase shaped and will reach greatest height with ample water and rich soil. Foliar nematodes, which cause reddish brown areas between the leaf veins, can attack some ferns. Other ferns are visible only in summer; their foliage dies back in the late fall, but not before many of them have added to the brilliant colors of fall with their own yellow or golden hues. It is wise to prepare a large area for ferns before planting, not just individual holes. For more information, see HGIC 1652, Soil Testing and HGIC 1650, Changing the pH of Your Soil. Specializing in California native plants and habitat gardening since 1981 ... evergreen polypody. There are three different methods for dividing ferns. Grow in light to full shade anywhere in South Carolina except for along the coast. Always follow package instructions for fertilizer rates. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement of brand names or registered trademarks by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied, nor is any discrimination intended by the exclusion of products or manufacturers not named. It’s worth the effort and any good fern book can help. So I searched online for evergreen ferns, and the name Dryopteris kept coming up. Slugs will occasionally eat the young fronds of variegated shield, deer, hayscented or southern shield ferns. All ferns prefer well-drained soil high in organic matter. I know a fern when I see one, and that’s about it. The Maiden Hair Fern enjoys living in full to partial shade and can be found on north-facing slopes in wetter areas such as rock outcroppings or shaded streamsides. Prefers constant moisture, but can withstand some drought. Ferns are the staple of many shade gardens. Male Fern (Dryopteris filix-mas): This vase-shaped evergreen fern grows 3 to 5 feet tall. Not a very sharp photo when blown up, but I think the sori are circular. Adaitum pedatum: Maidenhair Fern. Hayscented Fern (Dennstaedtia punctilobula): The crushed leaves of this deciduous fern smell like freshly cut hay. This unusual looking fern with its long upright fronds resembling large single leaves. All ferns grow best in soils with a high organic matter content. Diatomaceous earth works well on slugs. Christmas fern, Polystichum acrostichoides, is so named because it’s been used for holiday decorations. Fronds and leaves form a distinctive horseshoe shape. Propagate by rhizome division. Japanese Painted Fern (Athyriumniponicum ‘Pictum’): The deciduous fronds of this fern are a mix of silvery-gray, green and burgundy on dark purple stems. Karen Russ, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Dark, lacy leaves of Japanese tassel fern. We have ferns at the edge of our woods, but I have never been able to tell one kind of fern from another. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. Rhizome division. This fern works brilliantly with other ferns, hostas and bergenias. This South American native does just as well in the northern hemisphere. Western Maidenhair Fern Maidenhair Fern family—Pteridaceae Adiantum aleuticum (Rupr.) Grow in part shade however Christmas Fern can tolerate more sun and drought than other fern varieties. Have a soil test done to check the pH, and mix ground limestone or crushed oyster shells at recommended rates into the planting area if your soil is acidic. Rhizome division. Christmas Fern. When a spore germinates, it becomes a small leaf-like structure called a prothallium. PLANTS ARE AWESOME! But we do have ferns and boy do we love them my current obsession is with staghorn ferns and how they love the humidity… I keep mine in the shower. Fronds grow 18 to 30 inches tall. It grows 10 to 15 inches tall. A 2- to 3-inch layer of leaves or pine straw, applied in the spring and in the fall, is an excellent mulch for ferns. While most of the ferns discussed here prefer acidic soils with a pH of 4 to 7, both southern and northern maidenhairs as well as ebony spleenwort prefer a more alkaline soil with a pH of 7 to 8. Prefers constant moisture but can stand some drought. I have William Cullina’s Native Ferns, Moss & Grasses which illustrates all the terms with photographs, but you can visit Fancy Fronds Nursery’s glossary for a quick review. Sign up and you'll get an email every time I publish a new blog post! It grows 12 to 24 inches tall on thin, wiry stems. Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas Fern) and the Dryopteris species are evergreen but … Polystichum acrostichoides (Christmas fern) is an evergreen fern native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota … This native fern forms clumps and is ideal for borders, as woodland path edging or to use on shady banks for erosion control. Blechnum chilense, Zones 7–9) is a rock-star evergreen fern that makes a huge impact in the garden. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall. It is one of the most common ferns in eastern North America, being found in moist and shady habitats in woodlands, stream … Karen Russ, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Young plant of marginal wood fern. They grow with grace and are generally untouched by deer, rabbit, and disease. It is a perennial fern native to California and Baja California. In places with high deer pressure, grasses, sedges and ferns are the safest bet. Karen Russ, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Frond of broad beech fern. Ever wonder what the little brown dots are on the back of a fern leaf? Autumn Fern – 1 1/2′ – 2′. The long, elegant fronds on Autumn Fern unfurl in spring a deep orange copper color that will remain until the summer heat will gradually turns them to a deeper green. Sword Fern (Polystichum munitum)- The Sword Fern is one of the hardier evergreen ferns on this list making it low maintenance as well. One page. The evergreen leaves are thought to contribute to early spring growth by photosynthesizing before the new leaves have fully emerged. As an admitted pteridomaniac, I have a shelf-full of fern books. The identity of the next fern is more ambiguous. In late summer, their rich green fronds add life to the forest as other plants fade and drop their leaves. Autumn Ferns, for example, can handle dry shade. See the chart below for cultural requirements of specific ferns. Wikimedia Commons Jesmond Dene GNU Free Documentation License 1.2, Winter coloration of autumn fern fronds. In some ferns it can take as long as six months for the first fronds (leaves) to appear after sexual fertilization. Many of our native ferns are easy to identify once one learns what to look for. The 24 inch upright fronds take on an autumn color again in the fall. Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern. Rhizome division. This will help prevent water from filling the holes and rotting the roots. Grow in light to full shade. How they grow and thrive in your garden is what matters most. Dryopteris marginalis (Marginal Wood Fern) Dryopteris goldiana (Goldie’s Wood Fern) Dryopteris x australis (Dixie Wood Fern) **. Bracken Fern fiddleheads were eaten by some natives but are now known to be poisonous to livestock & are considered carcinogenic. It prefers some sun to light shade, does not like wet soils. It is native throughout South Carolina. Polystichum acrostichoides, commonly denominated Christmas fern, is a perennial, evergreen fern native to eastern North America, from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota and south to Florida and eastern Texas. Generally, division is done every three to five years, and can be done right after the first frost in the fall (when the leaves have dropped). The mail order sources listed below stock many hard-to-find ferns. Others, like royal and ostrich ferns, can tower to six feet. Rebecca Slater, Former HGIC Horticulture Specialist, Clemson University. western sword fern. Check plants for pest problems before buying. Instead of growing from seeds, ferns grow from spores. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer. Grow in light to full shade. The bold texture looks great in a modern garden or a more naturalistic one. Scaly Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis): This tall, vase shaped, semi-evergreen fern will grow 3 to 4 feet tall. Ferns may be propagated by division or from spores (see THE FERN LIFE CYCLE, below). Grow in light shade to full shade throughout South Carolina except for the coast. Chilean hard fern (Parablechnum cordatum syn. I was sad to lose it. This understated fern, native to most of the eastern U.S. is one of the easiest to . Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, www.forestryimages.org, Lady fern frond. Provide supplemental water during dry periods. Many will grow in full shade, in areas where other plants will not grow. For more information on slugs, see HGIC 2357, Snails & Slugs in the Home Garden. Recommended Native Plants for Maryland Click or scroll over the image to enlarge it. Goldenrod: This native plant should be kept out of the garden, Celandine or Celandine Poppy? Photo by Joey Williamson, ©2008 HGIC, Clemson Extension, Northern or common maidenhair fern. Christmas Fern– 1-2′. It’s so easy to think that nothing is living or growing under the snow, but all you need is a January thaw and a stroll in the woods to see that there are plants that have not given in to the onslaught of cold and snow. giant chain fern. Sensitive Fern. The older “Field Guide to the Ferns” by Boughton Cobb is a little dated as to botanical names, but still useful. Then on the plant name for additional information. This fern is native throughout South Carolina. The previous two days the high was 45°F and it rained for a good part of each of those two days, removing almost all of the snowpack. Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from HGIC. Fern family—Pteridaceae Adiantum aleuticum is also native to South Carolina cases, full of many spores of hostas the! If planted in sun to full shade, with constant moisture if planted in sun to shade... 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