Introducing the perfect addition to your garden - a collection of 8 fern varieties to choose from! These outdoor plants from Danny Pleasant Gardens come in bare roots and are perfect for growing in clay, loam or peat soil. They are easy to cultivate and have a medium watering requirement. The ferns have medium to full sunlight requirements and are cold-resistant, fast-growing, and cross-pollinating. They are available in shades of green and have an upright growth habit. The species include Adiantum, Athyrium, Dryopteris, Matteuccia, Onoclea, Osmunda and more. These perennial plants have deciduous leaves, flowers, and are suitable for winter, summer, fall, and spring seasons. 

There is no large root from which fern fronds emerge. Another term for adventitious roots and one you may be more familiar with is a fibrous root system. The roots of a fern often emerge from a rhizome which is not a root but a stem. It is often underground and it does resemble a root.

Ferns add interest to shady areas and thrive where little else grows. All ferns in this listing are hardy perennials. Unlike the one-and-done annuals, perennials come back year after year. They bloom one or more times a year and then go dormant until their blooming season arrives again.

Liven up your shady areas with our collection of versatile and carefree ferns. You will enjoy a wide variety of fronds in several shades of green. Plant alone or with shade-loving perennials for a lush and inviting display that requires almost no maintenance once established. Varieties can reach up to 36" or taller. #1 field-grown plants. 

    Exposure: Partial to full shade.

    Foliage color: Green

    Foliage type: Various types of fern foliage.

    Form: Perennial

    Growth rate: Moderate

    Hardiness zone: 3-8