Ferns – Excellent Plants for Shady Spots in the Garden

Ferns are available in an array of colours, sizes, shapes and textures. They are grown for perennial production or for backing materials for floral arrangements. Athurium felix-femina (Lady Fern) is valued for its delicate and finely divided solid green fronds. It is a cold hardy variety (Z3-9) that prefers partial to full shade. Osmunda Cinnamonea (Cinnamon Fern) is a large fern growing 3 feet wide and 3-5 feet tall. They can tolerate heat and sun with adequate moisture provided.