2022 Dayton Nursery Catalog

ly occurs on moist bluffs and ledges and along streams (sometimes growing in the water). Typical ly grows in clumps to 2-3' tall, but with constant moisture can reach 6' in height. Height: 2-3’, Spread: 2-3’ 021114 C2 $19.99 Polystichum acrostichoides - Christmas Fern zones 3-9 One of the most familiar ferns of eastern North America, Christmas Fern is named for its ever green fronds. The firm, deep green leaves are a great companion for woodland wildflowers. Height: 12-24” 013718 C1½ $14.99

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places in the garden or on the terrace. Height: 18-24”, Spread: 14-18” 031928 C1½ $14.99 Matteuccia struthiopteris - Ostrich Fern zones 3-7 A great choice that can form large colonies of lush, green foliage. It’s tough and grows in sun or shade. Named Ostrich Fern because its fronds resemble ostrich plumes. Height/ Spread: 36-48” 013723 C1½ $14.99 Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern zones 3-9 A tall, deciduous, Missouri native fern which usual

All of these varieties enjoy moist shady locations, some will tolerate some sun if the soil is very moist as on the edge of a pond or stream. Athyrium filix-femina - Lady Fern zones 4-8 It is characterized by lush, finely textured, medium green fronds with an arching habit. Height: 24-36”, Spread: 12-24” 019893 C1½ $14.99 Athyrium filix - forma ‘Lady in Red’ zones 2-8 With finely textured light green foliage held on vividly contrasting red-violet stems, Lady in Red typically grows slightly smaller than other varie ties. Height: 36”, Spread: 36” 013722 C1½ $14.99 Athyrium Godzilla zones 3-8 It forms a massive, arching clump of silvery fronds with green highlights and dark purple stems. Height: 36”, Spread: 48-60” 022285 C1½ $16.99 Athyrium nipponicum Crested Surf zones 3-8 Looks similar in color to a traditional Japanese Painted Fern, but the tips of the fronds are double crested. A vigorous, taller variety that can fit the middle of the border. Perfect for moist, shady are as of the garden. Height: 20-22”, Spread: 28-30” 028494 PW1 $14.99 Athyrium nipponicum pic. ‘Pearly White’ zones 4-9 A creamy-white form of Japanese Painted Fern that glows in the shade, each frond is highlighted with white centers and light green edges, compact and clumping in form, can be used as a smaller fern in shady borders. Height: 14-18”, Spread: 16” 029128 C1½ $14.99 Athyrium nipponicum Metallicum/Pictum 2004 Perennial Plant Asso. Plant of the Year® zones 3-9 Unusual variegated fronds add color and brighten the shade garden. Wine-red stems accent metallic gray and green leaves. Height: 18”, Spread: 24” 013721 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern zones 4-9 A bold and beautiful choice for shady borders and woodland gardens. A stunning dwarf fern with a flush of young papery fronds that emerge a copper -red color, then mature to a deep green. Height: 18 -24”, Spread: 18” 029127 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance - Autumn Fern zones 5-9 This selected form of Autumn Fern which has brighter orange-red new growth than what is typi cally seen with spore grown plants. Fronds mature to dark green but still retain a glossy orange sheen. Height: 12-24”, Spread: 12-24” 016097 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris affinis cristata ‘The King’ zones 3-8 A large magnificent fern, long arching shiny green fronds have serrated leaflets for a frilly and ruffled appearance, slightly more sun tolerant. Height: 36”, Spread: 29-35” 019896 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris wall. ‘ Jurassic Gold’ - Alpine Wood zones 5-9 Dryopteris Jurassic Gold however, is a unique fern that has an excellent spring foliage color. The young shoots are golden orange fading to bright golden-yellow and eventually turning green. With its foliage color, Jurassic Gold brightens up shaded

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Dryopteris wall. ‘Jurassic Gold’

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