2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

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 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 claytoniana - Interrupted Fern zones 3 - 8 Typically grows in a spreading - vase form. Broad fronds are "interrupted" in the middle by spore

bearing pinnae (leaflets) which typically fall off in mid summer. Can reach 6’ tall. Height: 24 - 36”, Spread: 24 - 36” 015483 C1½ $9.99 Osmunda regalis - Royal Fern zones 3 - 9 A tall, deciduous, Missouri native fern which usual 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’ 000608 C1 $9.99 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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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 C1 $14.99 Athyrium niponicum 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 niponicum 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 Athyrium niponicum Silver Falls zones 4 - 9 RHS Award of Garden Merit Stunning shimmery silver fronds with contrasting bright red veins. Its color intensifies as the season progresses. Height: 12 - 24”, Spread: 12 - 24” 0133676 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 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” 033667 C1½ $14.99 Dryopteris erythrosora Brilliance 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 goldiana - Giant Wood Fern zones 3 - 7 Considered to be the largest of the North American species of Dryopteris . Distinguished by its large size and backward - arching, oblong - triangular, dark green (sometimes golden - green) fronds which taper abruptly near the tip. Height: 3 - 4’, Spread: 2’ 030188 C1½ $10.99

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Dryopteris wall. ‘ Jurassic Gold ’

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